[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 26 (Friday, February 12, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E174]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING MRS. JUANITA PAYNE-GALBREATH AS THE OKALOOSA COUNTY, 
          FLORIDA, EDUCATION SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 12, 2016

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Mrs. 
Juanita Payne-Galbreath as the Okaloosa County, Florida, Education 
Support Professional of the Year. Mrs. Payne-Galbreath has proven to be 
a truly exceptional mentor whose impact extends far beyond her 
students, and I am proud to recognize her success and outstanding 
achievements.
   Mrs. Payne-Galbreath graduated from Niceville High School before 
attending Pensacola Junior College. After completing her studies, Mrs. 
Payne-Galbreath joined the Okaloosa County School District, where she 
has served thousands of students over the last 18 years and has filled 
numerous important roles. She began her education career at Combs New 
Heights as an assistant, lunchroom monitor, and Exceptional Student 
Education classroom assistant, before continuing her career at Fort 
Walton Beach High School where she worked for five years in several 
capacities. She then moved to her current position at Crestview High 
School, where she is as an ESE paraprofessional.
   Outside of school, Mrs. Payne-Galbreath--a loving wife to her 
husband, Joshua and mother to their ten children--still finds time to 
serve Okaloosa County students, going far above and beyond the core 
responsibilities of her job. Her dedication to the students of Okaloosa 
County and her community is exemplified by the ``Showers of Blessings 
Nook,'' a service she created that provides high school students and 
their families basic needs such as--shoes, toiletries, and food gift 
cards.
   Northwest Florida is grateful to have such a compassionate 
individual working with our youth. Without question, her tangible 
contributions to her students are appreciated. It is Mrs. Payne-
Galbreath's love, faith, and nurturing character, however, for which we 
are most grateful.
   Mr. Speaker, the Okaloosa County Education Support Professional of 
the Year award is a true reflection of Mrs. Payne-Galbreath's steadfast 
dedication to the students of Okaloosa County. I am privileged to 
recognize Juanita for her accomplishments and her continuing commitment 
to excellence. My wife Vicki joins me in congratulating her and 
thanking her for her dedication to serving the students, teachers, and 
families of the Northwest Florida community. We wish Mrs. Payne-
Galbreath all the best for continued success.

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