[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 127 (Friday, July 29, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E806]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MR. STEPHAN EARLY

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                            HON. JIMMY GOMEZ

                             of californiA

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 29, 2022

  Mr. GOMEZ. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor the life and legacy 
of a community leader and advocate, Mr. Stephan Early.
  Mr. Early was an educator and active community member. Mr. Early 
taught English at Eagle Rock High School for 30 years and was part of 
the National Education Association where he represented California as a 
delegate in education policy for nearly 10 years. He was most proud of 
teaching Shakespeare to students, noting the literature's timeless and 
engaging language.
  Mr. Early was a standout educator, and dedicated ally and advocate. 
He supported his students at bake sales, car washes, and encouraged 
neighbors to do the same. Mr. Early would say, ``in order to 
communicate an idea, you need to be able to write it down.'' His 
passion for teaching, creating community, and service is what made Mr. 
Early a model citizen.
  Mr. Early cared so deeply about his community that he served as the 
Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council President for 2 years and always worked 
on protecting the Eagle Rock community. Mr. Early was a proud family 
man and veteran. His wife, Mrs. Early, remembers him as a loving 
husband and proud father of 2. Mr. Early served our Nation in uniform 
during the Vietnam War and was awarded the Purple Heart.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the life of 
Mr. Stephan Early.

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