[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 76 (Wednesday, May 7, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E396]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING JEANNE WHITE

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                         HON. GUS M. BILIRAKIS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 7, 2025

  Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding 
contributions that Jeanne White has made through her work with K-9 
Partners for Patriots. After retiring from a successful career, Jeanne 
completed a two-year apprentice trainer program. She currently serves 
as Director of K9 Acquisition and a Certified Dog Trainer with more 
than 20 years' experience at K-9 Partners for Patriots. Jeanne's 
dedication to matching Veterans with the perfect rescue dog goes far 
beyond expectations. She has an encyclopedic understanding of dogs and 
their behaviors and serves multiple roles from training to K9 
evaluations and acquisitions. She is also the liaison with Rescues; 
Animal Societies; and Animal Control agencies throughout the greater 
Tampa Bay metro area. Jeanne places dogs into temporary care at foster 
homes and follows them all the way through until she is able to 
schedule a meet-and-greet with a Veteran she feels would be the right 
match for the dog. Once a match is made and the dog goes home with 
their Veteran, Jeanne remains a constant source of support--always just 
a phone call away--even during late nights and weekends. She never lets 
anyone feel alone or without help.
  It is clear Jeanne White has made a profoundly positive impact on our 
community, and I am grateful for her service. May we all strive to 
serve our communities with the same dedication and humility.

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