[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 206 (Thursday, December 19, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1622-E1623]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         RECOGNIZING CHYANNE THOMAS AS CONSTITUENT OF THE MONTH

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                            HON. MIKE LEVIN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 19, 2019

  Mr. LEVIN of California. Madam Speaker, this Holiday season, I am 
proud to recognize Chyanne Thomas, a postal worker from Vista, as my 
Constituent of the Month. Chyanne is a hero for two children, their 
families, and our entire community. Chyanne's vigilance while on her 
regular delivery route resulted in the identification of two children 
who had been reported missing. Her quick and caring response allowed 
these two local children to be safely reunited with their concerned 
families.
  When Chyanne spotted Abby, a 15-year-old with autism, she sprang into 
action. She used the skills she had learned in a previous job working 
with children with disabilities to keep Abby calm and safe until police 
arrived. Two weeks later, Chyanne saw a missing 4-year-old girl alone 
during her route, and didn't hesitate to approach her and make sure she 
was okay until police and her parents arrived. Without Chyanne's 
awareness, compassion, and quick action, these two kids might still be 
missing.
  While Chyanne's action to save those children is extraordinary, I 
also want to recognize the incredible pressure all postal workers and 
delivery drivers are under during the Holiday season. They endure 
exhausting hours, grueling weather, and much more to ensure that 
families have their gifts before the Holidays. Much of their work is 
taken for granted on a daily basis, but the Holidays would not be the 
same without their dedication, I am extremely grateful for their 
service.
  I launched a Constituent of the Month to recognize individuals in the 
49th District who have gone above and beyond to help their neighbors 
and support our community. I know

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the families of those two missing children, as well as all families who 
are receiving Holiday packages, would agree that Chyanne is well-
deserving of this recognition.

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