[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 96 (Thursday, June 24, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Page S5436]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO JACOB COSTELLO

 Mrs. LINCOLN. Mr. President, today I recognize Arkansan Jacob 
Costello of Wesley, winner of the Congressional Award Gold Medal, the 
highest honor bestowed upon young people by the U.S. Congress. It is 
the first and only award for youth legislated by the U.S. Congress. I 
was proud to meet with Jacob in Washington this week and learn more 
about his experiences achieving this great honor.
  Earning the Congressional Award Gold Medal requires a significant 
commitment. Participants must spend 2 years or more completing at least 
400 hours of community service, 200 hours of personal development and 
physical fitness activities, and a 4-night ``Expedition or 
Exploration.''
  Upon completion of these requirements, young leaders like Jacob from 
across the United States gather in Washington to honor their commitment 
to community service and personal improvement. They also have the 
opportunity to learn more about the federal government and visit 
Washington's museums and memorials.
  Jacob represents the best of our Arkansas values of hard work and 
determination. His dedication to volunteerism and public service is to 
be admired by all Arkansans, and I commend him for this tremendous 
honor.

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