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CELEBRATING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF NANCY PATTERSON

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On 2026-02-24, Representative John R. Carter (R-TX-31) delivered a floor speech titled "CELEBRATING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF NANCY PATTERSON" in the House. The speech addressed defense and also covered education, veterans affairs.

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CELEBRATING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF NANCY PATTERSON

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E160-E161] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF NANCY PATTERSON ______ HON. JOHN R. CARTER of texas in the house of representatives Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Nancy Patterson, a U.S. Army veteran and accomplished leader in public education, workforce development, and cross-sector collaboration. With more than two decades of experience, Ms. Patterson has focused on advancing College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) for students across Texas and the Nation. She has held executive leadership roles in a public school system that serves over 40,000 students, leading systemwide improvements that enhanced accountability outcomes and student readiness. She is recognized for supervising and coaching school leaders, [[Page E161]] strengthening leadership pipelines, and aligning people, processes, and performance during times of organizational transition. Ms. Patterson's work bridges education, workforce, military, and higher education systems to align pathways with labor market needs, expand postsecondary opportunities, and improve long-term economic mobility for students and communities. She has served in advisory and leadership roles for the Texas Education Agency, testified before the Texas House Committee on Public Education, and contributed to boards supporting military-connected students and workforce development. She also served on the Texas State Advisory Council for Educational Opportunities for Military-Connected Children. Nationally, Ms. Patterson participated in the 2023 National Security Seminar at the United States Army War College and was appointed advisor to the Women's Leadership Program at Texas A&M University--Texarkana in 2024. In 2025, she was named one of the Top 10 School Executive Directors by Education Insider. She holds a master's degree in curriculum and instruction, completed post-master's coursework in educational administration, and holds Texas principal certification. I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Nancy Patterson for her dedicated service to strengthening education, workforce readiness, and opportunities for military-connected students and families.

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CELEBRATING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF NANCY PATTERSON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E160-E161] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF NANCY PATTERSON ______ HON. JOHN R. CARTER of texas in the house of representatives Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Nancy Patterson, a U.S. Army veteran and accomplished leader in public education, workforce development, and cross-sector collaboration. With more than two decades of experience, Ms. Patterson has focused on advancing College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) for students across Texas and the Nation. She has held executive leadership roles in a public school system that serves over 40,000 students, leading systemwide improvements that enhanced accountability outcomes and student readiness. She is recognized for supervising and coaching school leaders, [[Page E161]] strengthening leadership pipelines, and aligning people, processes, and performance during times of organizational transition. Ms. Patterson's work bridges education, workforce, military, and higher education systems to align pathways with labor market needs, expand postsecondary opportunities, and improve long-term economic mobility for students and communities. She has served in advisory and leadership roles for the Texas Education Agency, testified before the Texas House Committee on Public Education, and contributed to boards supporting military-connected students and workforce development. She also served on the Texas State Advisory Council for Educational Opportunities for Military-Connected Children. Nationally, Ms. Patterson participated in the 2023 National Security Seminar at the United States Army War College and was appointed advisor to the Women's Leadership Program at Texas A&M University--Texarkana in 2024. In 2025, she was named one of the Top 10 School Executive Directors by Education Insider. She holds a master's degree in curriculum and instruction, completed post-master's coursework in educational administration, and holds Texas principal certification. I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Nancy Patterson for her dedicated service to strengthening education, workforce readiness, and opportunities for military-connected students and families.