[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 179 (Tuesday, October 12, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1084]
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                         HONORING TYRE PHILLIPS

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 12, 2021

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
remarkable community servant Mr. Tyre Phillips.
  Tyre Phillips was born in Grenada, Mississippi, which is known as the 
city that smiles, in January of 1997. Tyre is the son of James and 
Jusqulynn Phillips of Grenada, MS. He is also a member of Open Door 
Abundant Life Church of Apostolic Faith in Charleston, MS, where his 
father is the pastor.
  Phillips received his high school diploma in 2015. After graduation, 
he went to East Mississippi Community College (EMCC) in Scooba, MS, 
where he gained a full ride scholarship in football. Phillips started 
both years at EMCC. After the two years, he graduated from EMCC and 
received a full ride scholarship to go play football at Mississippi 
State University.
  January 2017, Phillips began going to Mississippi State. His first 
season there he was redshirted, which later down the road he called 
``the best thing I ever could have done.'' During his junior year, he 
played at both tackle positions as part of an offensive line rotation. 
During his senior year, he started all 13 games the Bulldogs played in. 
Phillips played in the 2020 Senior Bowl after his senior season. During 
his time at Mississippi State University, he became a member of Omega 
Psi Phi Incorporated and he received SEC honors. Phillips then 
graduated from Mississippi State University with his Bachelor of 
Science Degree in Human Science with Child Youth Development.
  After graduation, Phillips then started training for the NFL combine. 
He was soon drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round with the 
106th overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft. During training camp, he 
shifted from tackle to offensive guard for the starting job at the 
start of the season despite dealing with an ankle injury. Phillips 
started 8 games and played 12 games overall his rookie year as a Raven. 
Phillips is now entering his second year as a Raven and he is now 
battling for a starting position for this upcoming season.
  During the off season, Phillips offers music lessons to children in 
the community. He also assists in local football camps for aspiring 
athletic youth. Next year, Phillips will be starting his own camp, 
investing in young men in his community, as many from the city of 
Grenada did for him.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Mr. Tyre 
Phillips for his dedication and tenacity to serving his community and 
desire to be an example for all.

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