[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 130 (Thursday, September 10, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H5872]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING TYRELL CAMERON

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Louisiana (Mr. Abraham) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Tyrell 
Cameron, a young man from northeast Louisiana whose life was cut 
tragically short in an accident on the football field last Friday 
night.
  Tyrell was a bright student at Franklin Parish High School with a 
promising future, surrounded by a supportive and loving community.
  I live about 20 miles from the high school. I consider Winnsboro an 
extension of my home. I know their people well. I know that this is a 
strong community that supports each other, helps each other, and loves 
each other.
  As Tyrell's family and friends come to grips with this tragedy, we 
will mourn; we will grieve, and then we will start the healing process.
  While we pray for Tyrell, his family, his teammates, and Franklin 
Parish, I also ask that you keep the Sterlington community in your 
prayers. They were on the other sideline during the game, and I know 
this has been a difficult experience for them as well.
  Louisiana is a special place. We love our high school football. Our 
young men play with heart for their schools every Friday night. As 
competitive as it can get, we know what is most important. I have been 
so impressed with the outpouring of support for Tyrell and Franklin 
Parish that has come from high schools throughout the entire State of 
Louisiana.
  Many local teams will wear Tyrell's number, number 48, on their 
helmets for the remainder of the season. That says a lot to me about 
the strong character of our young men back home.
  Others like me are wearing blue today, his team color, to honor 
Tyrell, just as his teammates are doing this week also.
  My thoughts and prayers are both with Franklin Parish and Sterlington 
communities, and I encourage them to keep playing for Tyrell.

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