[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 171 (Wednesday, October 18, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E987]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                            CHARLES PALERMO

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                        HON. JEFFERSON VAN DREW

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 18, 2023

  Mr. VAN DREW. Mr. Speaker Pro Tempore, last month, I had the pleasure 
of attending Charles Palermo's Eagle Scout Court of Honor. Charles 
began scouting in the first grade and eventually worked his way through 
the ranks to become an Eagle Scout. He is currently a sophomore at 
Ocean City High School and for his Eagle Scout project, he built a rock 
garden for the whole community to enjoy. He enlisted members of the 
local Facebook group, Ocean City Rocks, along with residents of the 
neighborhood to come together and paint rocks for this garden. In this 
garden, people can choose to bring a painted rock of their own and 
leave it for others or they can take a rock for themselves to enjoy. 
Through his efforts, he has brought the community closer together and 
added joy and beauty to Ocean City. Charles has loved every part of his 
experience in Eagle Scouts, especially the outdoor and camping aspects. 
Last summer, he had the opportunity to travel to the Philmont Scout 
Ranch in New Mexico, where he took part in a ten-day backpacking trip. 
Charles should be proud of his accomplishments in scouting, and it was 
my honor to attend his Eagle Scout ceremony. God Bless Charles, and God 
Bless our United States of America.

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