[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 171 (Thursday, September 30, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1052]
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                             THOMAS McGOWAN

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                        HON. JEFFERSON VAN DREW

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 30, 2021

  Mr. VAN DREW. Madam Speaker, last month, I had the honor of attending 
Thomas McGowan's send-off party celebrating his acceptance to West 
Point. I nominated Thomas because of his strong commitment to his 
community and his academics. He graduated from Mainland Regional High 
School where he took a total of 13 advanced placement classes and was 
also a member of the National Honor Society. He achieved the rank of 
Eagle Scout and held positions in his troop as assistant patrol leader, 
patrol leader, senior patrol leader, instructor, and order of the arrow 
representative. In addition to Thomas' academic successes, he also 
played on his school's baseball team and also volunteered at numerous 
organizations. He was an American Legion volunteer since he was in 6th 
grade, and assisted his local veterans by participating in over 300 
hours of giving back to those who served their country. His Eagle Scout 
project took over 40 hours to complete and he also did over 225 hours 
of other community service projects. I know Thomas will go on to 
achieve great things and will represent South Jersey with pride. God 
Bless Thomas and God Bless America.

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