[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 71 (Friday, April 29, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E441-E442]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HOMETOWN HERO--KHEN HOIH

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                          HON. BETH VAN DUYNE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 29, 2022

  Ms. VAN DUYNE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Khen Hoih of 
Irving, Texas,

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whose inspiring story displays the type of community North Texas has to 
offer.
  Despite being born without the lower half of his left arm, Khen has 
always dreamed of following in his brother's footsteps by playing in 
his school's orchestra. As his teachers put it, ``he's never let 
anything hold him back.''
  This dream was recently made possible by the ingenuity of several 
Nimitz High School engineering students, who took their lessons from 
class to tirelessly fashion a musical prosthetic for Khen.
  After months of work and his new prosthetic dawned, Khen miraculously 
played the violin for his peers, parents, and teachers at a recent 
school board meeting.
  Khen's dedication and passion for music proved that against all odds, 
anything is possible.
  I thank Khen for inspiring us to reach for our goals--no matter the 
obstacles we may face. I also thank the brilliant students who made his 
dream become a reality. His creativity and compassion for others is a 
wonderful reflection of the spirit of Texas-24.

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