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[Extensions of Remarks]
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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
HONORING THE TX03 CONGRESSIONAL YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
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HON. VAN TAYLOR
of texas
in the house of representatives
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in
congratulating the 2019-2020 Congressional Youth Advisory Council
(CYAC). Over the past year, students from public, private, and home
schools in grades 9th through 12th across Texas' Third Congressional
District participated in my inaugural youth program.
From student governments, athletics, fine arts, honor societies, and
a multitude of community and civic organizations, these servant leaders
proved to be engaged members of our community as they learned more
about our democracy.
During the past school year, students assembled on multiple occasions
to discuss issues of importance to their generation and our country as
a whole. In addition to attending various interactive information
sessions, students shared their feedback by completing multiple
assignments on current events and topics associated with our meetings.
These young leaders truly capitalized on their experience by engaging
in policy discussions while offering innovative solutions on issues of
the day.
Despite the hardships posed from the COVID-19 pandemic, members of my
CYAC continued to participate virtually in discussion regarding
Congressional efforts to provide relief for those impacted by
coronavirus while sharing multi-faceted concerns on effects of the
virus.
These students consistently impressed me with their knowledge and
willingness to engage in thoughtful and constructive dialogue, even
when their opinions differed from one another. It is a reminder, when
we come to the table with the desire to improve America, there is
nothing we can't achieve.
Now as I conclude my inaugural Congressional Youth Advisory Council,
I am filled with conviction knowing this next generation of leaders
will continue to propel our country forward through their commitment to
finding productive solutions.
I thank every member of the Congressional Youth Advisory Council for
their unwavering commitment to this program even amidst great
adversity. Each of them has the potential to shape our nation in bold
new ways while serving their community. It has been an honor to know
and serve them in Congress.
Anna Aasen, Gabriella Abraham, Benjamin Ai, Luis Barajas,
James Barta, Calame Brady, George Colandrea, Mason Daugherty,
Tristan Espinoza, Zachary Evans, Ainsley Ford.
Tatiana Gong, Aalaya Gurram, Tristan Hassell, Austin Hoang,
Allie Johnson, Jonah Johnson, Caroline Joyce, Daniel
Jungerman, Ameya Khanapurkar, Elizabeth Klaysork.
Itxel Martin-Huesca, Cale Morrow, Aaron Myers, Sneha
Nadella, Katherine Nelson-Ortiz, Katherine Novakovich, Rohan
Raghav, Graham Robinson, Sierra Rodriguez, Inaki Romero-
Garza.
Pierce Sandlin, Eli Scott, Tajvir Singh, Chase Stevens,
Jennifer Su, Macy Su, Thomas Topping, CJ Ward, Samuel White,
Reese Woertink.
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