[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 92 (Friday, May 15, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E450]
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                      RECOGNIZING DR. BERT BRIGHT

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                         HON. GREGORY F. MURPHY

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 15, 2020

  Mr. MURPHY of North Carolina. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay a 
heartfelt tribute to a very special gentleman who has been instrumental 
in the growth and development of many lives in eastern North Carolina. 
Dr. Bert Bright has served well in numerous roles at Arendell Parrott 
Academy in Kinston, N.C. for the past 25 years.
  Dr. Bright has excelled as a middle school science teacher, a Science 
Olympiad coach--taking five teams to top ten finishes nationally, a 
varsity football coach, Assistant Headmaster, and finally, Headmaster. 
He has been a servant leader, a forward thinker, an encourager and a 
friend to students, parents and faculty. During his tenure as 
Headmaster, he has overseen multimillion-dollar building projects, 
administered advanced technology with campuswide wireless access, 
instituted an after-school program, expanded transportation services 
and fervently cheered state championship teams in five different 
sports. He expanded a diverse enrollment through multi-community 
outreach. But even more than all these achievements, Dr. Bright will be 
remembered most as a caring teacher and leader who saw the potential in 
every student and challenged them to be their best. A nurturing 
administrator who mentored his staff with skill, understanding and 
dedication.
  Parrott Academy enjoys a family atmosphere while maintaining a 
rigorous curriculum, competitive athletic programs, and exemplary fine 
arts interwoven with a culture of service. Such an environment would 
not be possible without the compassion, extraordinary commitment to 
excellence in education, model of sportsmanship, and servant's heart of 
Dr. Bert Bright.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in recognizing upon his retirement, a 
true Patriot in every sense of the word: Dr. Bert Bright

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