[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 139 (Wednesday, September 14, 2016)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E1274-E1275] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TYSON-MAY FAMILY REUNION/PITT COUNTY, NC ______ HON. WALTER B. JONES of north carolina in the house of representatives Wednesday, September 14, 2016 Mr. JONES. Mr. Speaker, growing up in Farmville, North Carolina, I learned as a young person of the Tyson-May family and its history. The family has met annually since its formation on November 25, 1932 and has maintained its unity through the many years. I have often and proudly been a guest at their reunions. The many contributions made by the two families to our country is immeasurable. Members have done much for our state and nation by providing dedicated leaders in every profession. Members have always been known for their integrity and high standards of conduct. Mr. Speaker, I would like to submit a letter from a Tyson-May family member, John B. Lewis, Jr., who is a former North Carolina Court of Appeals judge. He is inviting the United Kingdom's Prime Minister Theresa May and Mr. Philip May to become honorary members of his family. There is much excitement in the family that, by marriage, the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom is named May. September 15, 2016. Hon. Theresa B. May and Mr. Philip May, London, England. My Dear Prime Minister and Mr. May: As a member of the Tyson-May Families Reunion of Pitt County, North Carolina, I will, with your permission, move that you become Honorary Members of our family. The family is composed of the descendants of the children of Benjamin May and Mary Tyson who wed in 1750. [[Page E1275]] Many of our members have achieved and maintained high and enviable standards of conduct and we believe you qualify with the best. We gather annually since November 25, 1932 to celebrate God's blessing of family harmony and unity. There are no dues and we are not autograph collectors . . . we are simply proud of our family and wish to include you in this honorary capacity. Sincerely, John B. Lewis Jr., Esquire ____________________