[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 83 (Friday, May 17, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H3955]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING NEVADA ASSEMBLYMAN TYRONE THOMPSON

  (Mr. HORSFORD asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. HORSFORD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life of 
Nevada Assemblyman Tyrone Thompson, who recently passed.
  Tyrone's passion for service and community was reinforced by action. 
He was constantly on the front lines advocating for children in family 
court as a CASA advocate. Through his life-coaching and mentoring 
efforts, he spearheaded the annual Clark County Summer Business 
Institute, providing summer college and career exploration for high 
school students.
  When Tyrone had the opportunity to be appointed and then elected to 
the Nevada Assembly in District 17, he made it his mission to propose 
new ideas to move Nevada forward and bring an experienced and pragmatic 
voice to the challenges our State faces. He became a leader and 
champion for increased funding, for more equitable education for all 
students, and for making our schools and communities safe from gun 
violence.
  Tyrone was always present, leading the way to make the North Las 
Vegas community and the people in it stronger, whether it was working 
tirelessly to improve education, addressing racial equity and 
inclusion, volunteering with Camp Anytown, supporting Project Homeless 
Connect and Family Connect, or launching the My Brother's Keeper 
initiative.
  At the age of 52, he still had so much more to offer to his 
community, in public service, and most importantly, to his family.
  I am proud of the work my dear friend accomplished, and I am honored 
to ensure that his legacy is permanently enshrined in the Congressional 
Record.
  May he rest in peace.

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