[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 52 (Monday, April 13, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E454]
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                     IN RECOGNITION OF CHRIS KYKER

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                           HON. PETE SESSIONS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 13, 2015

  Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a remarkable 
individual for her dedication to the State of Texas. I would like to 
congratulate and thank Mrs. Chris Kyker for her hard work and her 
passion for service.
   She has spent the last 90 years simply giving back to the world 
around us. I was recently informed that she was honored by the Texas 
Legislature in naming the Texas Silver Haired Legislature Foundation. 
This achievement served as an indication of the hard work, 
determination, joy, and kindness that she has continued to embody.
   Chris is a leading volunteer for the state of Texas. She has served 
as the Founding Director of the West Central Texas Area Agency on Aging 
(1974-1979), she has served as the Founding Executive Director of the 
Texas Department on Aging (1979-1984), she assisted with the transition 
of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (2003-2005), and she 
served as the Founding President and CEO of Disabilities Resources Inc. 
of Abilene, Texas. She has served in more than 32 volunteer offices, 
and in 2014 the Chris Kyker Endowment for Seniors Fund was established. 
From serving the state to serving her fellow man, Chris' 
accomplishments have been appreciated. Her passion and drive are 
commendable. In our rapidly shifting world and fast-paced lifestyles it 
is always impressive to find someone like Chris that give so generously 
of their time and effort to positively impact the lives of people of 
Texas.
   While we take the time to reflect on all of Chris' achievements, it 
is important to acknowledge that her belief in giving to those around 
her comes from the genuine kindness of a remarkable woman.
   I want to express my heartiest congratulations and thanks to Chris 
Kyker on her outstanding accomplishments and for her immense 
contribution to the State of Texas.

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