[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 22 (Thursday, February 3, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E101]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING FRANCIS MALDONADO-VAZQUEZ

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                     HON. JENNIFFER GONZALEZ-COLON

                             of puerto rico

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 3, 2022

  Miss GONZALEZ-COLON. Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize Francis 
Maldonado-Vazquez for his tremendous efforts in achieving the Eagle 
Scout rank, the most prestigious award of the Boy Scouts of America.
  Throughout his trail to Eagle, Francis has demonstrated he abides by 
the Scout Oath and Law and exemplifies the finest qualities of 
leadership and citizenship the Boy Scouts of America strives to teach. 
As a member of Troop 377 Francis enjoys visiting Camp Guajataka, 
camping, and learning of the outdoors.
  Francis' love for animals and insects was exemplified by the 
impressive community service project he led in lake La Plata in Toa 
Baja. Francis and his team renovated the pollination garden at the 
wildlife refuge by installing several beehive boxes, and signs 
showcasing educative material about pollinator species most common in 
the area.
  Francis is part of the special needs program of the Boy Scouts of 
America, and his story is an extraordinary example for youth with 
special needs around the Nation.
  I'm honored to celebrate Francis' great accomplishment, recognizing 
the outstanding efforts of his work.

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