[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 201 (Thursday, November 18, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1257]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF JACOB DEITER AND HIS VETERANS MEMORIAL EAGLE 
                             SCOUT PROJECT

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                          HON. ROBERT E. LATTA

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 18, 2021

  Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jacob Deiter, an 
outstanding young man who dedicated his Eagle Scout project to our 
nation's veterans. Jacob went above and beyond to bring a veterans' 
memorial to his hometown of Van Buren, Ohio. His hard work and 
dedication are truly deserving of high praise.
  Jacob is a 17-year-old senior at Van Buren High School and a member 
of Boy Scout Troop 313. In order to complete his Eagle Scout project, 
he spent the last two years planning and organizing the establishment 
of a memorial in the town square to honor the area's veterans.
  Since 1775, millions of Americans have served in the United States 
Armed Forces. Every battle has left an impact on our nation's veterans 
and their families. It is important to recognize the sacrifices they 
made for our country. This memorial includes a sidewalk with engraved 
bricks honoring area veterans as well as a granite memorial stone. 
There are also seven flag poles, one for each branch of service along 
with the United States and POW flags.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Jacob 
Deiter for the completion of this memorial for the veterans of Van 
Buren. He has shown outstanding leadership in his community and is most 
worthy of this recognition. On behalf of the people of the Fifth 
District of Ohio, I wish Jacob all the best in his future endeavors.

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