[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 157 (Thursday, December 8, 2005)]
[House]
[Page H11226]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              DON DEGARMO

  (Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
outstanding achievements of Don DeGarmo, a senior at Newton High 
School. Mr. DeGarmo has received the General Spaatz Award. That is the 
Civil Air Patrol's highest cadet honor. In only 4 years, he has 
demonstrated excellence in leadership, character, fitness, and 
aerospace education.
  On average only two cadets in 1,000 ever receive this reward; and in 
over 40 years, only about 1,500 cadets have ever received it. I am 
confident that Mr. DeGarmo will continue to fulfill the Civil Air 
Patrol's mission, which is to serve America by performing Homeland 
Security and humanitarian missions for our communities, States, and 
Nation.
  Upon graduation, Mr. DeGarmo plans to enter the U.S. Air Force and 
continue his commitment to protecting our values and our freedoms. We 
owe a great deal of debt to young men such as he who will protect and 
preserve the United States of America. At his young age, he is already 
becoming a role model for future generations, and I come here today to 
commend him for his exceptional career.

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