[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 142 (Tuesday, September 6, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S4437]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO EVAN CROTTY

 Ms. HASSAN. Mr. President, I am honored to recognize Evan 
Crotty of Wilton as August's Granite Stater of the Month. Twelve-year-
old Evan is cleaning up every street in his town over the next year, 
and the money he is raising through the initiative will go to his 
middle school's music department.
  When it came time for Evan to choose a bar mitzvah project, he knew 
he wanted to start a community cleanup because of his deep appreciation 
of nature. Last summer as a Boy Scout, Evan hiked 75 miles and learned 
about how to preserve nature, leaving no trace behind on trails. In 
addition, Evan had done many community cleanups before with his family, 
and he was excited to expand those efforts into a yearlong project.
  Teaming up with a community cleanup expert, Evan launched his 
project, beginning the process of going street by street in Wilton and 
removing the plastic bags, cans, and trash that litter the area. 
Already a couple of weeks into the project, Evan has felt the support 
from neighbors passing by who have given him a supportive honk from 
their cars or thanked him for his work.
  As part of the project, Evan is also fundraising online and donating 
the proceeds to his middle school's music department. After performing 
in Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative Middle High School's production of 
``Matilda,'' Evan knew he wanted to support his theater department so 
that other students could have the positive experience that he had by 
participating in a show.
  Evan hopes that when neighbors drive by and see him removing trash 
and other litter, they will be inspired to also care for the natural 
spaces around them. In addition, it is a testament to Evan's passionate 
spirit that he is also fundraising for the arts through his cleanup 
project. I am grateful to Evan for his work and for inspiring Granite 
Staters to each take steps to better their own communities. He 
represents the very best of our Granite State spirit, taking the 
initiative to make a difference.

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