[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 123 (Friday, August 1, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1320]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING FRANKLIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL'S NATIONAL DEFENSE CADET CORPS

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                         HON. SCOTT DesJARLAIS

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 1, 2014

  Mr. DesJARLAIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend the hard work 
and dedication of students in Tennessee's Fourth Congressional District 
who participate in Franklin County High School's National Defense Cadet 
Corps in Winchester.
   Once again, these students were Senior National Finalists in the 
34th Annual National Energy Education Development Project's Youth 
Awards.
   They were presented the award in Washington, DC. on June 23, 2014. 
The cadets were recognized for their excellence in environmental 
education. This year's projects included studying the feasibility of 
Compressed Natural Gas as an alternate energy source. The Elk River 
Public Utility District contributed by providing benefits and a 
demonstration including test driving of their CNG vehicles. The 
students increased their knowledge on solar power production by 
visiting the Duck River Electric Municipal Cooperative solar farm.
   One of their most unique recycling efforts not only saved 22 trees 
but promoted literacy among elementary school children. The cadets 
sponsored a community wide book drive called ``Ride for Reading.'' This 
is a national effort to deliver free books to Title I schools. The 
Cadet Corps delivered 1,472 books to Cowan Elementary School by 
bicycle. Every elementary student received five free books. The cadets 
once again recycled cooking oil that was turned into biodiesel by 
Winchester Utilities for city equipment. The cadets were recognized on 
the field during a University of Tennessee home football game and 
awarded a $1,000 grant for their recycling efforts as part of the Good 
Sports Always Recycle program.
   These are just some of the projects these energetic students 
undertook to make an impact on their community and promote 
environmental education this school year. It is always a pleasure to 
see our young people are civically engaged. Each student's individual 
drive has led them to great accomplishments. I want to thank them for 
their dedication and wish them the best as they continue in their 
educational pursuits. I am proud to represent these fine young people 
and their friends and families in the United States Congress.

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