[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 32 (Wednesday, February 26, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E248-E249]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       A TRIBUTE TO QUINN WILSON

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 26, 2014

  Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate and honor Quinn 
Wilson, a 17-year-old senior of Ankeny High School in Ankeny, Iowa, who 
has achieved national recognition for exemplary volunteer service in 
his community from the 2014 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.
   Quinn was recently selected as one of Iowa's four distinguished 
finalists for creating and organizing a musical instrument collection 
program for young children who could not otherwise afford to pursue 
their musical passions. Quinn's program, ``An Instrument in Every 
Hand,'' has assisted more than 40 local children by donating used or 
refurbished musical instruments. Mr. Wilson was inspired to pursue the 
initiative through his own experience

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as the recipient of a donated instrument. To ensure his program was a 
success, Quinn recruited a group of volunteers, arranged and advertised 
an instrument drive, and coordinated necessary repair assistance with a 
local music store. There is no doubt Quinn's selfless efforts brought 
immeasurable joy and lasting benefits to the young people who benefited 
from An Instrument in Every Hand.
   Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I recognize and applaud Mr. 
Wilson for his sincere dedication to positively impacting the lives of 
others in his community. Quinn'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 Quinn, 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 Quinn, thanking his supportive 
family, and thanking all of those involved in this wonderful project 
for their life-changing efforts.

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