[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 25 (Friday, February 15, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E168]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO BRADLEY BAUDLER

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 15, 2013

  Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate and honor 
Bradley Baudler, an 18-year-old 4-H'er of Fontanelle, Iowa, who has 
achieved national recognition for exemplary volunteer service in his 
community from the 2013 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program.
  The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program is our country's 
largest youth recognition program based entirely on volunteer community 
service. The program was created in conjunction with Prudential and the 
National Association of Secondary School Principals to honor middle and 
high school students for outstanding service to benefit others at the 
local, state, and national level. Since 1995, more than 345,000 
American youths have participated in this excellent program.
  Bradley was recently selected as one of Iowa's four distinguished 
finalists for creating a weeklong camp for 4th and 5th graders. Mr. 
Baudler's camp, ``Brains and Basketball'', consists of 14 teen mentors 
teaching science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) lessons while 
mixing in basketball drills and techniques. Bradley's goal for the camp 
is to bolster young students' interest in STEM subjects through the 
popularity of athletics.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I recognize and applaud Mr. 
Baudler for his sincere dedication to positively impacting the lives of 
others in his community and beyond. Bradley's commitment to a cause 
greater than himself is a testament to the high-quality character and 
unwavering work ethic instilled in Iowans both young and old. Our 
future is bright with young people like Bradley, and it is an honor to 
represent him and his family in the United States Congress. I invite my 
colleagues in the House to join me in congratulating Bradley, thanking 
his supportive family, and thanking all of those involved in this 
wonderful project for their life-changing efforts.

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