[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 154 (Wednesday, October 21, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H7038]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                   NATIONAL DYSLEXIA AWARENESS MONTH

  (Mr. BUCSHON asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BUCSHON. Mr. Speaker, October is National Dyslexia Awareness 
Month. This is something that is very close to my family. My wife and I 
watched our daughter struggle to learn to read. She dreaded reading 
aloud in class, and worrying what her classmates thought affected her 
self-esteem.
  With hard work, our daughter was able to catch up and surpass many of 
her classmates. Over time, she discovered her strengths in math and 
science, which helped her increase her confidence.
  It wasn't until high school that we found out she actually has 
dyslexia. This diagnosis has helped her understand how her brain works 
and realize that her difference gives her some advantages.
  We are extremely proud of how hard she has worked to overcome these 
challenges and not let them get in the way of her success. Mr. Speaker, 
it is important that we bring awareness to dyslexia and educate our 
communities about the impact on families.

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