[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 47 (Wednesday, March 11, 2020)]
[House]
[Pages H1649-H1650]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING EAGLE SCOUT THOMAS SCOTT JEFFERSON

  (Mr. VAN DREW asked and was given permission to address the House for 
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minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. VAN DREW. Madam Speaker, this past Saturday, I was proud to 
attend the Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Thomas Scott Jefferson in 
Whitesboro, south Jersey. TJ is a member of Whitesboro Troop 104.
  TJ not only was an exemplary student, maintaining a 4.0 GPA 
throughout high school, but he was also a committed volunteer at CCWI, 
a homework club, among other after-school activities.
  He is currently studying classical performance voice at William 
Paterson University. He has an avid love for the arts, performing and 
starring in numerous plays, operas, and choirs.
  TJ has become recognized for his singing voice, and he has continued 
to perform not only across the region but even training on Broadway in 
New York City.
  We are so proud of you, TJ. I look forward to big things from you. I 
am confident you will live up to the name ``Thomas Jefferson.''
  Congratulations to you and to your family. Some people look to sports 
or movie stars or, heaven forbid, politicians as role models. But it is 
individuals like you that inspire me.
  You are one of my heroes. I know your future is bright, and may God 
bless you.

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