[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 30, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H4002]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
RECOGNIZING ALEX GOGLIA
(Mr. FITZPATRICK asked and was given permission to address the House
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
Mr. FITZPATRICK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize an amazing
young man and Scout in my community in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Alex
Goglia. After completing his Arrow of Light Award in Pack 1 of the
Scouts, Alex crossed over into Scouts BSA Troop 1 in Sellersville.
Since then, Alex has moved up through the ranks of Scouting and
recently became a Life Scout. As a member of Troop 1, Alex has held
several leadership positions, including assistant patrol leader, patrol
leader, and now senior patrol leader. His leadership through the ranks
sets an excellent example for the younger Scouts to follow.
Madam Speaker, I am proud to recognize Alex Goglia before this
Congress as an individual who lives the words of the Scout Oath and Law
in his everyday life and is steadfast in his commitment to better our
community back home in Pennsylvania.
Madam Speaker, recently, in the midst of an emergency medical
situation, Alex used his lifesaving skills he learned in Scouting to
save the life of a young child who was choking on a piece of food in a
restaurant where Alex was employed.
Alex's calm, quick, and heroic response was recognized by the
National Boy Scouts of America, which awarded him the BSA Medal of
Merit, a rare award offered by the Scouts.
We are incredibly grateful for Alex Goglia's meritorious acts and for
the positive impact that he has had within Scout Troop 1 and our entire
community.
Madam Speaker, we wish Alex much success as he pursues the rank of
Eagle Scout, and for all his other future endeavors.
Well done, Alex.
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