[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 94 (Tuesday, June 22, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1155]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING JACOB COSTELLO FOR EARNING THE CONGRESSIONAL AWARD GOLD 
                                 MEDAL

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                           HON. JOHN BOOZMAN

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 22, 2010

  Mr. BOOZMAN. Madam Speaker, I would like to ask my colleagues to join 
me in recognizing Jacob Costello from Wesley, Arkansas for achieving 
the Congressional Award Gold Medal. This prestigious award is the 
highest honor given to America's youth by the U.S. Congress.
  The Congressional Award Program recognizes excellence and service 
among young Americans who are challenged to set goals and carry through 
in public service, personal development and physical fitness and 
expedition or exploration.
  Jacob had the motivation and resolve to achieve this major 
accomplishment; completing 400 hours of voluntary public service, 200 
hours of personal development activities, 200 hours of physical fitness 
and 4 consecutive days and nights of an exploration or expedition.
  Reflecting on his efforts and the time it took to accomplish this 
award, Jacob said that he ``realized that personal growth can go hand-
in-hand with service to others.'' It is refreshing to see that young 
Americans in my district and all across the country are working so hard 
to improve themselves and their communities.
  I want to congratulate Jacob for his determination and dedication and 
encourage him to continue working towards his goals.

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