[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 211 (Monday, December 15, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H5844]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING DONNA AUTRY

  (Ms. Foxx of North Carolina was recognized to address the House for 5 
minutes.)
  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize a real hero in our midst 
and a dear friend of mine, Donna Autry.
  Donna was a first grade teacher for over 30 years. Like most 
teachers, she was committed to doing one of the most important jobs in 
our Nation, but she has never sought the limelight. She simply did her 
job quietly and effectively.
  Donna is also an artist who creates beautiful quilts and paintings 
that she gives to others. She is extremely generous with her time and 
talent. She also has a passion for dogs and volunteers with the Avery 
County Humane Society.
  Mr. Speaker, we ought to recognize more people like Donna who live 
quiet lives and, at the same time, contribute so much to the world 
around them. We need more Donna Autrys in our world. They make a 
positive impact that deserves to be highlighted and praised.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Donna for being such a wonderful person.

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