[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H1243]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING EAGLE SCOUT WILLIAM ARDIS

  (Mr. VAN DREW asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. VAN DREW. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize William Ardis on 
his achievement of the rank of Eagle Scout. William is with Troop 4 in 
Millville in South Jersey.
  Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of 
America. It is a prestigious honor bestowed upon only the most worthy 
and most qualified individuals. Only 4 percent of all Boys Scouts ever 
achieve this prestigious recognition. Eagle Scouts are much more likely 
to dedicate their lives to service, becoming future leaders in the 
military, in business, and in politics.
  My office was proud to be at William's ceremony to celebrate this 
achievement earlier this week. I could not be prouder of William's 
accomplishments, and I look forward to big and bold things from him in 
the future.
  As Americans we all look for heroes. We look to celebrities--God help 
us; we look to Washington--equally God help us--but I want to say: God 
bless you and your family, William.

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