[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 148 (Thursday, September 6, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1218]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING DONNIE McMASTER OF WESTVILLE, IL

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 6, 2018

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the exemplary community 
service of Donnie McMaster, a resident of Westville, IL.
  Donnie is a Boy Scout in Troop 234 and for his Eagle Scout project he 
focused his attention on improving the lives of our local veterans. 
Cannon Place is an apartment where formerly homeless veterans and their 
families now reside. Donnie expanded the entertainment opportunities of 
the residents by building four cornhole sets, a board game set, and a 
horseshoe pit. Donnie also added stepping stone walkways and fixed two 
flower beds. He then set walkways in mulch and bordered it with logs.
  Donnie spent two months raising funds prior to starting the project, 
lining up local donors for the materials he used and raising money to 
cover the remaining parts of the planned improvements. His dedication 
and hard work means that today some of our veterans can spend time 
outside with their families enjoying the games and landscaping provided 
by this one individual.
  Mr. Speaker, I want to acknowledge the efforts of Donnie McMaster to 
bring joy to our nation's veterans and congratulate him on completing 
his Eagle Scout Project. I wish Donnie success in all of his future 
endeavors.