[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 200 (Wednesday, November 17, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H6348]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              DADS ON DUTY

  (Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. JOHNSON of Louisiana. Madam Speaker, I rise today to offer much-
deserved recognition to the group of faithful fathers known as Dads on 
Duty, who have stepped up to serve as role models for the students at 
Southwood High School in my hometown of Shreveport. Since the dads came 
to school, instances of disruptive behavior have plummeted, and spirits 
have been raised to new heights.
  These Dads on Duty walk the halls every day and talk to students 
about personal responsibility, self-discipline, and strong work ethic. 
They are there to encourage the kids and set an example in their words 
and in their actions. It is irrefutable the role that fathers play in 
the life of a child. And now since these dads have made it a point of 
engaging directly with the kids at Southwood, school fights haven't 
been a problem, grades and attitudes have risen, and the whole Nation's 
attention has been drawn to this inspirational endeavor.
  They have made an incredible difference in the lives of everyone 
involved. So we want to say thank you to the Dads on Duty for their 
incredible work and extraordinary example. May it be duplicated 
nationwide.

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