[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 12, 2025)]
[House]
[Pages H663-H664]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING CHAMPION OF THE WEEK KHIRYE TYLER

  (Mrs. SYKES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. SYKES. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize Khirye Tyler as 
Ohio's 13th Congressional District Champion of the Week.
  Khirye is a music producer and recently worked on the production for 
Beyonce's country album, ``Cowboy Carter,'' which won Best Country 
Album at the 2025 Grammys.
  Khirye's story is one of commitment and dedication, and he is a 
living testament to the saying: ``It's not how you start but how you 
finish.''
  Khirye grew up in foster care where he was raised by pastors who 
often played piano for the church. It was during this time that he 
developed a passion for music. His work and passion helped ``Cowboy 
Carter'' debut at number one on the Billboard 200 album chart in April, 
and he is responsible for several credits, contributing to the writing, 
sound design, and production, as well as providing piano, percussion, 
and bass instrumentals.
  As a card-carrying member of the BeyHive, I was thrilled to see 
somebody from Ohio's 13th Congressional District make an impact on an 
album that some have come to adore but, more importantly, put a stamp 
on music history. On Facebook on February 3, he posted:

       A kid from Mansfield, Ohio, won two Grammys last night. 
     Kind of wild to even say that. I am filled with gratitude. 
     Album of the Year/Best Country Album. Thank you, God, for 
     being God.

  Congratulations again to Khirye on this fantastic accomplishment. We 
thank him for all that he does to inspire the next generation of 
musicmakers. Creative visionaries like him are a shining example of 
what makes

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Ohio's 13th Congressional District the birthplace of champions.

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