[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 98 (Thursday, June 8, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E798]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING TYLER HORTON AS HE RECEIVES THE YOUTH AWARD FROM THE BUFFALO 
                          BRANCH OF THE NAACP

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 8, 2017

  Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the 
accomplishments of this year's recipient of the National Association 
for the Advancement of Colored People Buffalo Branch Youth Award, Tyler 
Horton.
   Tyler was born and raised in Buffalo, and has always been a 
contributor to his community. At an early age Tyler displayed signs of 
leadership by becoming the Vice President of the National Junior Honors 
Society while attending Westminster Community Charter School, where he 
achieved the title of Valedictorian. At the age of 12 he became a Boy 
Scout, and later, an Assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 237, where he 
earned many merit awards and badges.
   The lessons Tyler learned in his Boy Scouts troops truly molded him 
into an outstanding citizen. In 2012 he was a Chaplain and Assistant 
Patrol Leader at the Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico, where he was 
able to share his Scout experience, serving as a mentor to other young 
men. In 2016 Tyler supervised and assisted renovations of the Macedonia 
Baptist Church's food pantry. Through his example of volunteerism and 
leadership, Tyler eventually became an Eagle Scout and a Member of the 
Order of the Arrow. Tyler now attends Bethesda World Harvest 
International Church and contributes to the youth group and 
Cinematography Team.
   This year, Tyler is graduating from Health Science Charter School, 
where he is the Salutatorian, a member of the National Honors Society, 
a winner of the Jesse Ketchum Memorial Fund Bronze winner, and a 
Student Ambassador.
   Mr. Speaker, I thank you for allowing me a few moments to honor this 
impressive young man as he is recognized by the NAACP. I wish him the 
best in all his future endeavors and look forward to seeing him 
continue to do good for others.

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