[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 213 (Thursday, December 9, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1348]
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                       HONORING RANDOLPH BRINKLEY

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                        HON. H. MORGAN GRIFFITH

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 9, 2021

  Mr. GRIFFITH. Madam Speaker, I offer these remarks on behalf of 
Congressman Ben Cline and myself in honor of Randolph ``Randy'' W. 
Brinkley of Daleville, Virginia, who passed away on November 13, 2021, 
at the age of 51. Mr. Brinkley served the community as a long-time 
educator and scoutmaster.
  Mr. Brinkley was born on January 12, 1970 in Covington, Virginia, to 
Robert Franklin Brinkley and Glenda Scott Brinkley. Following his 
graduation from Alleghany High School in 1988, he joined and served in 
the U.S. Army National Guard for the next eight years.
  He received degrees from numerous universities including a Masters of 
Arts in Teaching from Mary Baldwin and a Post-Masters degree as an 
Education Specialist from the University of Virginia. He began his 
teaching career in Roanoke city. Over the years he taught at several 
schools throughout the state and helped them establish programs to 
foster STEM education for their students. For the last five years, Mr. 
Brinkley has been serving as the STEM instructor for Salem High School.
  Outside of the classroom, Mr. Brinkley spent much of his time serving 
as a scoutmaster with the Boy Scouts of America. He was an Assistant 
Scout Master and High Adventure Coordinator for Troop 211, which met at 
St. Mark's United Methodist Church. He was also a Mason at a local 
lodge and a Shriner who advocated for the Shriner's Hospital for 
Children. He spent his life teaching and investing in the lives of 
youth in the community. His distinguished service and kindness will be 
greatly missed by all who knew him.
  Mr. Brinkley's survivors include his wife of twenty-five years, Donna 
Lynn Brinkley; his son, Nathaniel Scott Brinkley; and many other 
beloved family and friends. We offer them my condolences on the loss of 
this great man and educator.

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