[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 70 (Monday, April 28, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E342-E343]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       RECOGNIZING CONGRESSIONAL PATRIOT AWARD RECIPIENT KAY AKIN

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 28, 2025

  Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mrs. Kay Akin of 
Decatur, Texas, and present her with the Congressional Patriot Award. 
Kay has dedicated herself to faithfully serving our community.
  Kay is originally from Brownwood, Texas, and she earned her 
bachelor's degree in education from East Texas A&M University. She 
began her extensive teaching career in 1987 as an elementary school 
teacher for fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students. Since 1972, she 
has also been married to her high school sweetheart, Sheriff Lane Akin, 
and they raised several children and have many more grandchildren.
  After retiring early from teaching, Kay has continued to remain 
involved in our community through numerous initiatives. She is a 
longtime volunteer with the Helping Hands program to provide clothing 
for those in need in the Wise County community, as well as helping to 
keep our roads clean from litter. Moreover, Kay is a member of the 
Decatur Church of Christ and has taught Sunday School for many years. 
As a result of her efforts to advance student learning and achievement, 
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has been recognized as Bible School Teacher of the Year and Rookie of 
the Year at Lindale Elementary School. A devoted follower of Jesus, Kay 
is most proud of supporting Sheriff Lane's career as a public servant 
and being a role model for her children and grandchildren. I am pleased 
to commend Kay for her distinguished career as an educator for our 
youth, and I wish her continued success.
  It is an honor to bestow Kay with the Patriot Award for her 
exceptional service to the people of North Texas.

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