[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 21, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S3029]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                            MORNING BUSINESS

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                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                         TRIBUTE TO ETANA MORSE

 Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize Etana 
Morse from West Fork, AR, for earning the Congressional Award Gold 
Medal.
  Created by Congress in 1979, the Congressional Award recognizes 
initiative, service, and achievement in young people. Participants earn 
bronze, silver, and gold certificates and medals by setting specific 
goals in different program areas. Gold medal awardees must complete at 
least 400 hours of voluntary public service, 200 hours of personal 
development activities, 200 hours of physical fitness activities, and 
one 5-day/4-night expedition to a destination to experience a new 
environment or culture.
  This program brings together some of our Nation's most dedicated and 
ambitious youth leaders, like Etana, who show a commitment to public 
service. An outstanding student at Haas Hall Academy, Etana excels both 
in and out of the classroom.
  She serves as member of the Washington County 4-H Youth Development 
Club and vice president of the teen advisory board. Etana is also the 
founder of the Washington County Youth Advocates for a Drug-Free 
Tomorrow Club. She volunteers in her community with multiple 
organizations including the M&N Augustine Foundation, NWA Food Bank, 
and the Salvation Army. Along with her sister, she launched the ``Taste 
to Serve'' fundraiser campaign to raise money for a nonprofit 
organization for human development and is eager to continue her 
academic pursuits by studying statistics and data science when she 
starts college.
  Etana has accomplished a lot to earn this award. I congratulate her 
for her determination, dedication, and service and applaud her growth 
as a leader. I am confident her exemplary work ethic and desire to make 
her community a better place will serve her well in her future 
endeavors.

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