[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 133 (Tuesday, September 6, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1176]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     IN RECOGNITION OF TEEN SERVE CAMP HELPING OUT IN STERLING PARK

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                         HON. BARBARA COMSTOCK

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 6, 2016

  Mrs. COMSTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise to acknowledge Teen Serve Camp, 
namely, the 264 teenagers who recently banded together to serve the 
community in Sterling's Gwen Thompson Briar Patch Park. I would like to 
personally commend these young volunteers who so selflessly dedicated 
themselves to providing service and ``life-giving'' to those in the 
Loudoun community without asking anything in return. These notable 
young men and women truly embody the very best of our nation's values 
through their service to the community and their commitment to the 
betterment of others' lives.
  The Teen Serve Camp has increased its services exponentially since 
its formation in 2011, growing from just 17 teenagers into a total of 
nearly 1,000 middle and high schoolers. Spending their precious time 
over summer vacation, students serve their neighbors through various 
tasks to help raise awareness and funds for local and national 
charities. The services these campers provide to others extend far 
beyond the call to action.
  Mr. Speaker, it brings me immense pride to recognize such a fine 
group, and I sincerely hope that we all can live up to their tremendous 
example. I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the Teen 
Serve Camp in Sterling. I wish them all the best and hope that they 
remain a positive example of service to the community.

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