[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 62 (Monday, April 27, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E980-E981]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     TRIBUTE TO THIRD DISTRICT CONGRESSIONAL YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL

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                            HON. SAM JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 27, 2009

  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, in the fall of 2004, I 
created the Congressional Youth Advisory Council to engage high school 
students living in the Third District. Back then, I guessed that 
perhaps 10 to 20 students would apply. Little did I know that this 
program would grow into a popular program for the area's best and 
brightest students from across the Third District. For good reason, 
many associate the Congressional Youth Advisory Council with excellence 
and one of the highest standards of civic pride for young people in 
North Texas.
  This year 45 students representing 21 area high schools make up the 
elite group. The Council's goal is two-fold. First, the group provides 
me with greater student perspective and insight on issues that directly 
impact younger Americans. Second, Council activities educate students 
on government policies relevant to young people.
  The students boast impressive credentials: honors society, student 
leadership, school athletics, community philanthropy, language clubs, 
and musical backgrounds. These students have things to say about the 
future of this great country and long to be heard. They represent their 
generation as servant leaders and make their community and their 
country a better place.
  I commend the students for volunteering their time on the 
Congressional Youth Advisory Council and I wish each one continued 
success in all of their endeavors. Without a doubt, every student will 
continue to play an important role in our community for decades to 
come, and that America and North Texas, will continue to benefit from 
their dedication, smarts, and service.
  You know, a lot of people hope to make a difference sometime in their 
lives. To the members of the Congressional Youth Advisory Council, you 
just did. Thank you. I salute you; God Bless You and God Bless America.
  The names of the students serving on the 2008-2009 CYAC follow:
  Jonathan Alston; Logan Borgsmiller; Amy Boykin; Nicholas Brush; 
Jennifer Bundren; Matt Burnham; Anita Chandrahas; John Clark; Ally 
Crutcher*; Christian Cummings; Trevor Ede*; Josh Eldridge; Luke Franz; 
Jennifer Goebel; Anna Gu; Stephen Hayes*; Lisa Hu*;

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Richard Hung; David Jacobs; Sravanthi Kadali; Sibel Kayaalp*; Amber 
Khan; Nolan Killingsworth; Lauren Kraut; Tyler LeCocq; Kenny Lee; 
Amanda Lu*; Mark Macmanus*; Ryan Martinez; Alexandra Meyers; Ashley 
Newton*; Cody Painter; Kioumars Abboss Rezaie; Corbin Ringley*; Evan 
Rosenfield*; Natalie Shanklin; Rena Sheng*; Bryan Sims; Cameron Sprock; 
Eann Tuan; Jonathan Unger; Tyler Unger; Eric Womboldt; Joshua 
Womboldt*; and Caitlyn Woolum.

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