Recognizing Jeanne White

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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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