[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E919]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING CONGRESSIONAL PATRIOT AWARD RECIPIENT SHAWN TEAMANN

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 18, 2024

  Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Shawn Teamann of 
Sherman, Texas, and present him with the Congressional Patriot Award. 
Shawn has dedicated himself to faithfully serving our community.
  Growing up in the Texoma area, Shawn graduated from Anna High School 
in 2000. He then went on to earn his bachelor's degree from 
Southeastern Oklahoma State University while playing football, on an 
academic and athletic scholarship. As a high school student, Shawn 
started a residential/commercial landscaping business. He took this 
business into college, until he acquired ownership in Nautilus Family 
Fitness, a local fitness center. Since that time, Shawn has expanded 
regionally, opening 7 locations all across North Texas. His political 
career was launched in 2016 when he was elected to the City Council in 
Sherman, Texas, where he served for 8 years. Today, he continues to 
serve the public as the Deputy Mayor of Sherman. His decorative career 
in public service features being awarded Community Leader of the Year 
in 2018, and the Ambassador of the Month award in March 2019 and 
February 2022 by the Sherman Chamber of Commerce. He was also named to 
the Herald Democrat's Texoma 40 under 40.
  Shawn's dedication to public service includes serving as the 
secretary and treasurer of the Texoma Behavioral Health Leadership 
Team, a board member of the Sherman Kiwanis Club, an ex-officio board 
member of the Sherman Economic Development Corporations, a board member 
of the Sherman Chamber of Commerce, and a board member of the Lamar 
County Coalition of Business and Industry. Shawn is a proud member of 
Western Heights Church of Christ, where he serves on the Christians in 
Action team. I commend Shawn for his dedicated service to the people of 
our community and wish him continued success for many years to come.
  It is an honor to bestow Shawn with the Patriot Award for his 
exceptional service to the people of North Texas.

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