HONORING DR. ASHLEY DAWSON

On 2026-06-29, Representative Brian Jack (R-GA-3) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING DR. ASHLEY DAWSON" in the House.

HONORING DR. ASHLEY DAWSON

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 108 (Monday, June 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 108 (Monday, June 29, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4268-H4269] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING DR. ASHLEY DAWSON (Mr. JACK asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. JACK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Ashley Dawson of [[Page H4269]] Coweta County, Georgia, for being named the 2026 National Schools to Watch Teacher of the Year. Selected as the sole recipient of this honor, Dr. Dawson was chosen from an exceptionally competitive field of educators representing more than 750 Schools to Watch schools across 22 States. For more than 14 years, Dr. Dawson has served students in Georgia's public schools. Before being named assistant principal of Blake Bass Middle School in Newnan, Dr. Dawson taught social studies and audio/ video broadcast and film. Mr. Speaker, last Friday, I met with Dr. Dawson at the Capitol. Her passion for education is inspiring, and her ideas about new educational opportunities will provide incredible experiences for the students at Blake Bass Middle School. Beyond the classroom, Dr. Dawson sponsors Beta Club, leads the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Chick-fil-A Leader Academy, and serves as the school's yearbook adviser. Mr. Speaker, all of us remember a teacher who shaped our lives and guided us onto a path toward success. Dr. Ashley Dawson, the 2026 National Schools to Watch Teacher of the Year, is that type of teacher for which Coweta County and all of Georgia's Third Congressional District are very proud. ____________________