[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 79 (Thursday, June 6, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E815]
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     TRIBUTE TO THIRD DISTRICT CONGRESSIONAL YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL

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                            HON. SAM JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 6, 2013

  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 51 of 
the best and brightest students in North Texas who have participated in 
the Congressional Youth Advisory Council (CYAC), a program I started 
nearly 9 years ago. CYAC has two primary goals. One, to hear the voices 
of our future generation and gain insight on issues our youth values, 
and two, to educate our students on how government policies directly 
impact their lives and our nation.
   Each year, the students in CYAC exceed my expectations ten-fold. 
They bring innovative, inspiring, and impacting ideas on how to build a 
better America now and in the future. Their impressive credentials 
speak for themselves. Participating in student government, community 
service, honor societies, school athletics, fine arts, and language 
clubs exemplifies their educational excellence and steadfast commitment 
to our community as they discover their individual potential. Each time 
we meet, I am privileged to hear from these dedicated leaders who 
embody the best of their generation. They are the future of our country 
and will continue to define what it means to be an American.
   Over the past year, each student heard from prominent civic leaders, 
engaged in discussion about current events and the role of government, 
and developed their own community service project. I am proud to see 
our Third District students dedicate their time and talents to serving 
the people around them. Without a doubt, every student will continue to 
play an important role in our community for decades to come. America 
and North Texas will continue to benefit from their dedication, smarts, 
and service.
   To the members of the 2012-2013 Congressional Youth Advisory 
Council, thank you for volunteering your time and efforts to this 
council. You have been the voices of your generation to Congress this 
past year, and have done an extraordinary job. I wish you continued 
success in your upcoming endeavors and know I am very proud of you.
   The names of students serving on the 2012-2013 CYAC follow:
   Arthur Anderson, Natasha Blaskovich, Rhian Burnham, Bryce Clark, 
Andrew Cook, Mark Douglas, Megan Eakin, Noah Eldridge, William Elliot, 
Rakshana Govindarajan, Shivan Gupta, Grace Han, Lauren Hebig, Hogan 
Heritage, Sara Nabila Hossain, Aileen Huang, Samuel Huang, Mackenzie 
Jenkins, Lane Johnson, James Kay, Sarah Killian, Shane Kok, Justin 
Kong, Jonathon Lara, Candice Lee, Jessica Lightfoot, Connor Madden, 
Malika Maheshwary, Soumya Mandava, Jessica Martinez, Emily Means, Sarah 
Michaels, Sydney Patterson, McKay Paxman, Jacob Przada, Jason Randoing, 
Daniel Rosenfield, Kinnarj Ruikar, Daniel Saiyid, Sam Schell, Brian 
Simpson, Travis Smith, Ryan Snitzer, Sarah Stanley, Hunter Stevens, 
Simic Tuan, Jessica Todd, Matt Waller, Hannah Wood, Carlie Woodard, 
Lisa Michales
   God Bless You and I salute you!

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