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When Bryan Hullihen was seven years old he and his family moved to Lake Worth, FL which is about fifteen minutes north of Ft. Lauderdale. This was Bryan’s first experience with what most would consider “city life”. Up to that point Bryan had only lived in a small agricultural town of Florida. Bryan was an honor role student prior to moving to “the city” and when his first report card from the new school came his parents were less than happy. Bryan brought home a report card of three - F’s, three - D’s, and one – C. At this point in Bryan’s life his mother was still a stay at home mom so his father was the only income which meant there was not a lot of extra money in the home. This didn’t stop Mr. Hullihen’s father from enrolling Bryan into private school the day after he brought home that report card.  Bryan Hullihen and his father developed a study plan together to help Bryan improve his grades and they worked on it together every day. Within a few short weeks Bryan’s grades returned to A’s and B’s. This was one of Bryan’s first experiences in overcoming set backs with planning, effort, and perseverance. The level or gratitude Bryan had for his accomplishment was unparalleled up to that point in his life as he not only accomplished his goal he made his parents proud for their son and their investment in his education. Mr. Hullihen utilizes this experience in his life to remind him not only of the importance of hard work and dedication but of the importance of family and support as well. Mr. Hullihen states, “If it wasn’t for the relentless love and support of my family I wouldn’t be half the man I am today”.

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