[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 34 (Monday, February 27, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E231]
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                       RECOGNIZING JAYLA WILLIAMS

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                           HON. DOUG COLLINS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 27, 2017

  Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jayla 
Williams, an exceptional young woman from my hometown of Gainesville, 
Georgia. Jayla has been named the Boys & Girls Club of Hall County's 
Youth of the Year for the third consecutive time.
  Jayla's motto in life is ``failure is feedback,'' and she has made it 
a point to never give up on her endeavors. Even at her young age, Jayla 
is heavily involved in Hall County, dedicating more than 200 hours to 
community service and other local organizations, such as National Honor 
Society, Beta Club, and National Spanish Honors Society. Jayla is also 
the President of the Boys and Girls Keystone Club, which promotes 
community service.
  Jayla has excelled in the classroom, boasting an impressive 4.1 GPA. 
She is also on both the softball team and varsity cheerleading squad.
  Winning Youth of the Year for Hall County qualifies Jayla for the 
Georgia Youth of the Year title. From there, she could be eligible for 
National Youth of the Year, where she could earn $100,000 worth of 
scholarships and a chance to meet the President of the United States.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize Jayla Williams and her many 
accomplishments and contributions to Hall County. She has been a role 
model for children and young adults, and we are excited to see what is 
in store for her bright future.

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