[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 177 (Wednesday, November 16, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H8510]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE LIFE OF TYRONE WINFREY

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from 
Michigan (Ms. Tlaib) for 5 minutes.
  Ms. TLAIB. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Tyrone 
Winfrey, a beloved resident of Michigan's 13th Congressional District. 
He was a tireless advocate for our students, a fighter for higher 
education opportunities, and so much more.
  Tyrone Winfrey served as the Executive Director of Community Affairs 
for Detroit Public Schools Community District and was the former school 
board president. He worked tirelessly to advocate for our youth, and to 
ensure that every single student had access and an opportunity to 
quality education and a pathway for college and higher education 
opportunities.
  Tyrone served our communities at Detroit public schools for almost 35 
years, and during his time, he inspired, supported, and uplifted so 
many of our students and families.
  He lost his 5-year battle with cancer, and I am proud to stand here 
in honor of his life and his love for our community and our youth. My 
thoughts and prayers are with his family, the Detroit Public Schools 
Community District, and all who were impacted by Tyrone Winfrey.


               Recognizing the Islamic Center of America

  Ms. TLAIB. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Islamic Center 
of America for their outstanding service on behalf of our communities 
of Wayne County and Southeastern Michigan as they celebrate their 60th 
anniversary.
  They were founded in 1962, and there, the Islamic Center of America's 
roots can be traced back to 1949 when our religious leader, scholar, 
Imam Chirri, who could not speak or understand English, came to America 
at the request of a small group of residents.
  A committed group of community members came together and worked to 
establish the Islamic Center as Michigan's first mosque and invited 
Imam Chirri to lead this family in faith.
  Since its humbling beginnings, the Islamic Center of America has 
grown to accommodate its growing family in faith and offers numerous 
community programs, including education and senior services. They are a 
pillar of cross-cultural understanding in one of our area's most 
vibrant and diverse communities.
  Please join me in recognizing the Islamic Center of America as they 
celebrate 60 years of faith and service.


                        In Memory of Joey Smith

  Ms. TLAIB. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my sadness about the 
death of Joey Smith, a 12-year-old resident of Dearborn Heights, whose 
young life was tragically cut short when he was struck by a car.
  A seventh-grade student at O.W. Best Middle School, Joey was always 
surrounded by friends and classmates who will dearly miss him. He will 
be remembered for his bright smile.
  I offer my deepest condolences and sympathy to Joey's family and his 
friends as they mourn his loss.
  As a mother myself, my heart especially goes out to Joey's mother, 
Katie. I pray that she finds the strength and peace during this very 
difficult time of unimaginable grief. Our community is deeply saddened 
by this tragedy.
  Please join me in honoring the memory of Joey Smith.

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