RECOGNIZING 41ST ANNIVERSARY OF CBYX EXCHANGE PROGRAM

RECOGNIZING 41ST ANNIVERSARY OF CBYX EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2025)] [House] [Page H890] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING 41ST ANNIVERSARY OF CBYX EXCHANGE PROGRAM (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.) Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 41st anniversary of the CBYX exchange program and to thank David Byrne, a current participant and intern in my office. The CBYX program is jointly funded by the U.S. Congress and the German Bundestag. Every year, this unique program offers 75 young Germans and 75 young Americans the opportunity to study, work, and volunteer in Germany and the United States. The participants fully immerse themselves in the other culture, attending university, interning, and living with host families all over both countries. CBYX is an excellent example of how cultural and political exchange amongst citizens can positively impact international relations in a different, more grassroots, and hands-on way. As the co-chair of the bipartisan German-American Caucus and representing Pennsylvania, a State with a long history of German heritage, I am proud to support this program. I thank David for his work and time in my office, and I wish him the best in his future endeavors. ____________________