[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 123 (Friday, August 1, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1312]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING NICHOLAS COCOVES

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                          HON. PATRICK MURPHY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 31, 2014

  Mr. MURPHY of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Nicholas 
Cocoves, who has recently achieved distinction as an Eagle Scout. To 
become an Eagle Scout, one must design and complete a service project 
that will benefit their surrounding community. For Nicholas's project, 
he honored American veterans by installing a bench, flagpole, and 
plaque in front of the Historic Crary House in downtown Stuart, 
Florida. Not only will the site serve as a beautiful welcome feature 
for visitors, it will enhance our community by serving as a constant 
symbol of reverence and gratitude for those who sacrificed their lives 
for our country.
  The site will be dedicated to veterans who are Purple Heart 
recipients and revelation of the site will take place on August 6, the 
day before National Purple Heart Day. Creating the veterans site was 
also a part of Nicholas's project to make Martin County a Purple Heart 
county and Stuart a Purple Heart city.
  I commend Nicholas for his dedication and commitment to obtaining 
this prestigious rank and I applaud him for his leadership and 
community service.

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