[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 99 (Thursday, June 14, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H5186]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE WORK OF NATALIE BRYSON

  (Mr. KILMER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. KILMER. Mr. Speaker, one of the best parts of this job is getting 
to develop relationships with outstanding people in my district, people 
who are difference makers in the best sense of the word. Kitsap County, 
Washington, is a better place because of one such person: Natalie 
Bryson.
  Our schools are providing more opportunities for young people because 
of all she has done for the local school district and her work with the 
Paul Linder Foundation.
  Our communities are more welcoming places because of Natalie's work 
with Kitsap Pride and her involvement with the HIV/AIDS Foundation.
  More doors are open for women because she has been such a trailblazer 
in our community, even becoming the first woman to join the Silverdale 
Rotary Club, where she was so kind to welcome me and let me have lunch 
with her.
  Whether she is participating in the Central Kitsap County Council or 
giving loving advice to her Member of Congress, Natalie has been such 
an impactful person, a fierce advocate, a voracious volunteer, and an 
amazing friend.
  Mr. Speaker, sometimes it is important for us to just express some 
gratitude, to say thank you, and that is something I want us to do 
today for someone who has done so much for so many.
  Thank you, Natalie. You are so appreciated.

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