[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 33 (Friday, February 23, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E170]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING KAYDENCE TATE ON RECEIVING THE 2024 YOUTH OF THE YEAR AWARD

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 23, 2024

  Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Kaydence Tate on 
receiving the 2024 Youth of the Year award from the Boys and Girls Club 
of the Sandhills.
  Kaydence is a sophomore at Pinecrest High School and has been a 
member of the Boys & Girls Club of the Sandhills (BGCS) for over four 
years. Since she joined back in 2019, Kaydence has been an incredibly 
active member of this acclaimed organization in more ways than one. 
Earlier this year, she won the Boys and Girls Club of America's Career 
Launch Essay Contest. Furthermore, she serves as President of the 
Keystone Club of BGCS, a platform she uses to help engage with her 
passion of working with the homeless population, especially providing 
them with nutrition services.
  However, Kaydence's dedication to service does not stop there. In 
addition to helping assist the homeless population, both on her own 
time and with the Keystone Club, Kaydence also spends time working in 
the dining hall at Gracious Living Retirement Center, helping to serve 
food to the residents. She views service as a lifelong commitment, with 
her long-term goal being to obtain a nursing degree and ultimately 
become an OB/GYN.
  Kaydence is a model student and citizen, and I cannot think of anyone 
more deserving of this award than her. I know I speak for the whole of 
our community when I say that Moore County is a better place because of 
her efforts.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me today in congratulating Kaydence Tate on 
receiving this award and in wishing her all the best in her future 
endeavors.

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