[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 135 (Saturday, November 20, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2079]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            IN HONOR OF DON KYZER'S RETIREMENT FROM THE YMCA

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                           HON. PETE SESSIONS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 19, 2004

  Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I join my colleagues in honoring Don 
Kyzer's retirement from the YMCA after his lengthy service to young 
people across the country.
  For the past several years, I have been honored to serve as the 
Congressional sponsor for the YMCA Youth Governor's Conference. The 
YMCA Youth Governor's Conference brings together some of the most 
outstanding youth leaders in America. YMCA Youth and Government is a 
nation-wide program that allows thousands of teenagers to simulate 
state and national government. Kyzer has played a pivotal role in 
making the conference a rewarding experience for the hundreds of youth 
leaders that he has personally mentored. From 1991 to 1997, Don served 
as the director for the conference and has left a lasting legacy with 
those who have benefited from his tireless efforts.
  In addition to the Youth Governor's Conference, Kyzer has been 
distinguished by a number of organizations. He has been awarded the 
John R. Fisher Service to Youth Award, Distinguished Service Award from 
the YMCA International Management Council, Florida Association of 
Professional YMCA Directors Program Director of the Year Award, Paul 
Grist Service to Youth Award, and was runner-up for the Florida State 
Teacher of the Year Award.
  I congratulate the Kyzer family on this momentous occasion, and wish 
him all the best for a well-earned retirement.

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