[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 16 (Monday, January 29, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H268]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            THE PROGRAM INC.

  (Ms. KAPTUR asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and congratulate The 
Program Inc., a mentorship program in our Ninth District of Ohio that 
exists to provide an opportunity for young boys to develop their social 
and life skills.
  The program leads them to learn and deal effectively with the demands 
of everyday life. The organization's Tie Event paints a vivid picture 
of young boys finding guidance and inspiration in the absence of father 
figures.
  Tramain Rayford, the CEO and cofounder, is committed to being that 
crucial figure for other young men. The Tie Event started with the 
simple act of teaching young boys how to tie a tie.
  As Mr. Rayford reflects on what young men need, he emphasizes 
attributes of respect. Each boy receives a tie and learns to tie it. 
The young men are guided by 18-year-old Mr. Kyree King, whose 5-year 
journey with the organization transformed not just his skills but his 
self-respect and confidence.
  In essence, The Program Inc.'s commitment to mentorship transcends 
the practicality of tying a tie. It becomes a narrative of personal 
growth and self-confidence and achieves the profound impact of positive 
mentorship on young lives.

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