[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 22 (Tuesday, February 10, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E190]
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                       IN HONOR OF KYLE DIXON III

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                          HON. DONALD NORCROSS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 10, 2015

  Mr. NORCROSS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Kyle Dixon III of 
Cherry Hill, New Jersey for his personal growth and achievements as a 
successful author at the age of thirteen.
  As a fourth grade student, Kyle could not write a full sentence. He 
was a special needs student who struggled with most of his classes, in 
particular, writing. Due to his struggle, Kyle was homeschooled until 
the sixth grade. It was at that time that his mother encouraged him to 
start a journal to improve his writing skills. The support and 
encouragement he received from his family propelled young Kyle to start 
writing his book titled ``Jay Bumblebee''.
  ``Jay Bumblebee'' is about a young bee that does not have wings. 
Unable to provide for his family, Jay becomes an entrepreneur and goes 
on to take over his father's shoe business and provide for his family. 
Many of the themes in ``Jay Bumblebee'' go hand in hand with the 
challenges Kyle has overcome in his own life, and his book has provided 
inspiration for many young students to never give up on their dreams.
  Kyle is a wonderful example of what New Jersey Students are capable 
of. To date, he has travelled throughout New Jersey, New York, and 
Pennsylvania promoting his book. He plans on visiting fifty more 
schools by April. With over 8,000 copies already sold, Kyle's future 
success looks promising, and he hopes to continue motivating students 
by sharing his own story of hard work and success.
  Mr. Speaker, Kyle Dixon is a great student who exemplifies the 
American spirit. I join the Cherry Hill community and all of New Jersey 
in honoring the achievements of this exceptional young man.

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