[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 75 (Wednesday, May 1, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E431]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING CONGRESSIONAL PATRIOT AWARD RECIPIENT ESTHER BRUMIT

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 1, 2024

  Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mrs. Esther Brumit 
of Denison, Texas, and present her with the Congressional Patriot 
Award. Esther has dedicated herself to serving and uplifting our 
community.
  Esther was born in Los Alamos, New Mexico, in 1952. She attended Oral 
Roberts University and the University of Texas Medical Branch, where 
she specialized in healthcare. After graduation, Esther worked as a 
physician assistant at Children's Hospital in Oklahoma City and cared 
for at-risk and underprivileged children. She later taught orchestra in 
private and public schools, where she always ended her concerts with 
``God Bless America''. She is passionate about Israel and Judeo-
Christian values, which spurred her to organize trips for students to 
travel to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and Washington D.C. so they could 
learn more about their heritage.
  Esther was later asked to serve as an election clerk and judge, which 
she gladly accepted. She attended her first national convention in New 
York as a volunteer for President George H.W. Bush's second term. From 
that moment on, Esther attended all state and national conventions as 
part of the Republican delegation. Her favorite part of the conventions 
were the national anthem opening and prayer services. Esther also 
served as a Precinct Chair and participated in door knocking and phone 
banking to mobilize Texans to participate in elections. Esther is a 
true American patriot, and I wish her continued success for many years 
to come.
  It is an honor to bestow Esther with the Patriot Award for her 
exceptional service to the people of North Texas.

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