[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 13 (Tuesday, January 22, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E69]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING DAWN PEASE BRYANT

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                           HON. JIMMY PANETTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 22, 2019

  Mr. PANETTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Dawn Pease Bryant 
for her efforts as a homeschool educator and a military spouse. This 
recognition is well-deserved and most timely in light of her son's 
recent high school graduation and on the eve of her husband's promotion 
to Colonel in the United States Army.
   The education of our children is one of the most important 
undertakings we have as parents, and it is an impressive accomplishment 
when this responsibility is balanced with the homeschool setting. Dawn 
Pease Bryant has excelled as a homeschool educator, having educated her 
son from first grade through high school. The milestones and 
experiences during these formative years include completion of over 75 
junior-ranger programs at our National Parks, participation in state 
envirothon competitions and oratory programs, and a special attention 
to domestic and international history and culture. Beyond the education 
of her own child, Dawn routinely led group classes and events for 
homeschool groups in her community, mentored and supported other 
homeschool parents, and served as President of the regional homeschool 
cooperative.
   These efforts have all been accomplished in tandem with Dawn Pease 
Bryant's dedication and service as a military spouse. The sacrifices 
endured by servicemember spouses often go unnoticed and unappreciated. 
Balancing an education in the home is particularly challenging when a 
spouse is required to work late, weekends, or deploy around the globe. 
Dawn's unwavering support of her husband undoubtedly enabled his 
promotion to the rank of Colonel.
   Madam Speaker, the recent achievements of Dawn Pease Bryant's son 
and husband are in no small part due to her many sacrifices and 
devotion. I commend this remarkable mother, educator, wife, citizen, 
and friend on her efforts, accomplishments, and service. I ask that my 
colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in 
honoring her today.

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