[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 207 (Friday, December 15, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1239]
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                         HONORING BRAYLON MEADE

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                       HON. DONALD S. BEYER, JR.

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 15, 2023

  Mr. BEYER. Mr. Speaker, l rise to recognize an extraordinary 
constituent of mine, Braylon Meade. Braylon's dedication to athletics, 
commitment to academics and service to others is an inspiration to our 
entire community. Kind, positive, and contagious work ethic are just 
some of the several descriptions of Braylon's outstanding character.
  As a student at Washington-Liberty High School Braylon displayed 
commitment to academics taking all International Baccalaureate classes. 
Outside of the classroom he dedicated himself as both a football and 
basketball player for the Generals. One coach remarked, ``Braylon went 
above and beyond to make himself the best athlete that he could be. He 
was the kind of player that, if you asked him to run through a brick 
wall, he'd do it and not complain.''
  Off the court, Braylon served his community by coaching youth sports, 
organizing a basketball tournament to raise funds for cancer research, 
and volunteering at a local food pantry.
  As a fan, Braylon's dedication to the Maize and Blue was unmatched--
ultimately gaining acceptance into the University of Michigan.
  As his birthday approaches and we enter the holiday season, I wish 
Braylon's mother Rose, father Kris, sister Kerry, brother Bryan and 
countless friends, teammates and classmates peace knowing and feeling 
the love that surrounds Braylon.

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