[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 37 (Tuesday, March 1, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H1186]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING SUNNY BRYANT FROM HOUSTON, TEXAS

  (Ms. GARCIA of Texas asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. GARCIA of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 8-year-old 
Sunny Bryant from Houston, Texas.
  Some hometown heroes, like Sunny Bryant, might be too young to work 
and are certainly too young to even have a driver's license, but they 
inspire millions of people across our Nation.
  Sunny Bryant is a transgender girl who, like her transgender 
community, is currently experiencing fear and anxiety due to 
politically motivated attacks sparked by Texas Governor Greg Abbott and 
his anti-trans actions.
  Governor Abbott recently directed State officials to investigate 
parents who support their trans children with gender-affirming 
healthcare, describing it as child abuse. This measure not only goes 
against the opinions of medical experts, but it intentionally strikes 
fear in the transgender community for political gain. This is 
appalling.
  But like hometown heroes across the country, Sunny is strong and 
resilient--and she has got some missing teeth as you can see in the 
photo, Mr. Speaker.
  Sunny Bryant, from my home district in Texas, will be my virtual 
State of the Union guest. I am truly honored that she will be joining 
me today.

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