[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 142 (Wednesday, September 30, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1396-E1397]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING DAWN DOWDY

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                          HON. JOHN GARAMENDI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 30, 2015

  Mr. GARAMENDI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the work of 
Dawn Dowdy a track coach and mentor and one of my district's 2015 Woman 
of the year.
  Whereas, on the Twenty-Second Day of September, of the Year Two 
Thousand and Fifteen, Dawn Dowdy was recognized as a 2015 Woman of the 
year.

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  Whereas, Dawn Dowdy is a dedicated Track Coach for Hamilton High 
School. Dawn has redefined the term ``dedication'' and has not let the 
fact that Hamilton High does not have a track on campus hinder her 
students from reaching personal goals and competing in regional 
competitions.
  Whereas, Dawn has not allowed substantial budget cuts deter her from 
attracting a high number of students into her program. She has 
orchestrated fundraising to ensure students have the means to 
participate and takes a personal interest in each student to make sure 
they keep up with their academics. Some of her students have competed 
in the State Finals and obtained college scholarship funds.
  Whereas, Hamilton City is a small, tight-knit community of 2,000. 
Dawn's ability to mentor, motivate and maximize students' potential on 
and off the Track is priceless.
  Resolved, That I Congressman John Garamendi of California's Third 
Congressional District, do hereby recognize and celebrate the 
accomplishments of Dawn Dowdy.

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