[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 168 (Friday, October 13, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E970]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                              DYLAN BRANCA

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                        HON. JEFFERSON VAN DREW

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 13, 2023

  Mr. VAN DREW. Mr. Speaker Pro Tempore, this April, I had the 
opportunity to attend Dylan Branca's Eagle Scout Court of Honor. Dylan 
joined the Boy Scouts in the fifth grade and shortly after achieved the 
Arrow of Light, the highest honor in Cub Scouts. Once he crossed over 
into the Boy Scouts, he hit the ground running with his troop, 
embarking on many adventures such as hiking Mount Washington and 
Tuckerman's Ravine. One of his most memorable adventures was the 
twelve-day trip to Philmont Scout Reserve in New Mexico, where Dylan 
had the opportunity to serve as their ``Leave No Trace'' Guide. For 
Dylan's Eagle Scout project, he planted lavender in the fields at 
Reed's farm in Egg Harbor Township. This lavender is now being used to 
produce different products such as soaps and oils while the fields are 
simultaneously serving as the location for community yoga classes. 
Dylan currently studies environmental science at Cedar Creek High 
School in the Magnet Program while simultaneously earning college 
credit.
  It was a pleasure to attend Dylan's Eagle Scout Court of honor and he 
should be proud of his scouting achievements. God Bless Dylan, and God 
Bless our United States of America.

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