[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 146 (Monday, September 11, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1197-E1198]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   IN RECOGNITION OF MR. VICTOR TYNES

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                            HON. MARK WALKER

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 11, 2017

  Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an outstanding 
constituent on his 102nd birthday--Dr. Victor Tynes from Guilford 
County. I am honored to acknowledge this joyous milestone, filled with 
memories and experiences. I am grateful for the opportunity to thank 
Dr. Tynes for his military service. A United States Army veteran of 
World War II, Dr. Tynes served our country with honor. Furthermore, Dr. 
Tynes is a great ambassador of his alma mater, North Carolina A&T 
University. A member of the class of 1940, Dr. Tynes

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served in the English and Biology Departments and as the Director of 
Public Relations. North Carolina has been truly fortunate to share in 
his long legacy of achievement. I join with his family, friends, alma 
mater and the Sixth District in congratulating Mr. Victor Tynes on this 
special occasion.

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