[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 117 (Thursday, June 25, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E570]
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         HONORING THE TX03 CONGRESSIONAL YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL

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                            HON. VAN TAYLOR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 25, 2020

  Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating the 2019-2020 Congressional Youth Advisory Council 
(CYAC). Over the past year, students from public, private, and home 
schools in grades 9th through 12th across Texas' Third Congressional 
District participated in my inaugural youth program.
  From student governments, athletics, fine arts, honor societies, and 
a multitude of community and civic organizations, these servant leaders 
proved to be engaged members of our community as they learned more 
about our democracy.
  During the past school year, students assembled on multiple occasions 
to discuss issues of importance to their generation and our country as 
a whole. In addition to attending various interactive information 
sessions, students shared their feedback by completing multiple 
assignments on current events and topics associated with our meetings. 
These young leaders truly capitalized on their experience by engaging 
in policy discussions while offering innovative solutions on issues of 
the day.
  Despite the hardships posed from the COVID-19 pandemic, members of my 
CYAC continued to participate virtually in discussion regarding 
Congressional efforts to provide relief for those impacted by 
coronavirus while sharing multi-faceted concerns on effects of the 
virus.
  These students consistently impressed me with their knowledge and 
willingness to engage in thoughtful and constructive dialogue, even 
when their opinions differed from one another. It is a reminder, when 
we come to the table with the desire to improve America, there is 
nothing we can't achieve.
  Now as I conclude my inaugural Congressional Youth Advisory Council, 
I am filled with conviction knowing this next generation of leaders 
will continue to propel our country forward through their commitment to 
finding productive solutions.
  I thank every member of the Congressional Youth Advisory Council for 
their unwavering commitment to this program even amidst great 
adversity. Each of them has the potential to shape our nation in bold 
new ways while serving their community. It has been an honor to know 
and serve them in Congress.
       Anna Aasen, Gabriella Abraham, Benjamin Ai, Luis Barajas, 
     James Barta, Calame Brady, George Colandrea, Mason Daugherty, 
     Tristan Espinoza, Zachary Evans, Ainsley Ford.
       Tatiana Gong, Aalaya Gurram, Tristan Hassell, Austin Hoang, 
     Allie Johnson, Jonah Johnson, Caroline Joyce, Daniel 
     Jungerman, Ameya Khanapurkar, Elizabeth Klaysork.
       Itxel Martin-Huesca, Cale Morrow, Aaron Myers, Sneha 
     Nadella, Katherine Nelson-Ortiz, Katherine Novakovich, Rohan 
     Raghav, Graham Robinson, Sierra Rodriguez, Inaki Romero-
     Garza.
       Pierce Sandlin, Eli Scott, Tajvir Singh, Chase Stevens, 
     Jennifer Su, Macy Su, Thomas Topping, CJ Ward, Samuel White, 
     Reese Woertink.

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