[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 77 (Tuesday, May 4, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E476]
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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

                          Tuesday, May 4, 2021

  Mr. TAYLOR. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating the 2020-2021 Congressional Youth Advisory Council 
(CYAC) as the fifteenth year of the program draws to a close.
  Over the past year, students from public, private, and home schools 
in grades 9th through 12th across Texas' Third Congressional District 
participated in my youth program as they learned more about our 
democracy, engaged in policy discussions, and offered innovative 
solutions to issues of the day. 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 both inside and outside of the program.
  Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, students assembled 
virtually during interactive sessions to discuss topics of importance 
to their generation in a constructive and thoughtful way. These young 
leaders also capitalized on their experience by completing various 
assignments and offering feedback on current events which corresponded 
with our meetings.
  This year's students impressed me with their knowledge and 
willingness to engage in thoughtful dialogue, even when their opinions 
differed from one another. Now as we conclude this year's Congressional 
Youth Advisory Council, I am certain this next generation of leaders 
will work towards solutions to better our Nation.
  I thank every member of the Congressional Youth Advisory Council, for 
their commitment to this program even amidst the uncertainty of the 
world around us. It has been an honor to know them and serve them in 
Congress, and I look forward to seeing what each of them accomplishes 
as they go forward.
  Hannah Abraham, Sahithi Alla, Ian Bensley, Carlos Betancourt, Kody 
Blackwood, Bishop Curry, David David, William Davidson, Krutin Devesh, 
Madilyn Eckenrode, Ariel Feldman, Karis Fulks, Stephanie Gallagher.
  Rithvik Ganesh, Jai Gupta, Devon Jackson, Harrison Karicher, Mysha 
Khan, Isabelle Ma, Tanya Magesh, Connor McSorley, Campbell Morrow, 
Kaylie Mowell, Param Naik, Ryan Oltmann, Ethan Ong.
  Ariana Palomo, Christian Pressler, Pranavraj Prithviraju, Sophia 
Rahim, Jacob Reed, Sean Reyes, Micah Sanchez, Rhea Sood, Ella Streber, 
Kevin Sun, Avery Van Scoy, Pranav Varanasi, Alexandra Vincent.

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