[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 10 (Thursday, January 18, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E59]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING THE OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT OF BOY SCOUT TROOP 211

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                          HON. JUAN CISCOMANI

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 18, 2024

  Mr. CISCOMANI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge the 
outstanding achievements of five exemplary individuals from Boy Scout 
Troop 211 who recently became Eagle Scouts: Patrick Harrigan, Ian 
Lochridge, Noah Brunet, Garner Abrams, Garrison Abrams. Each of their 
Eagle Scout projects were carefully crafted and will leave a lasting 
impact on our community.
  Patrick Harrigan constructed raised gardens and beds for Tucson 
Village Farm. TVF is a working urban farm built by and for the youth of 
our community. It is a seed-to-table program designed to reconnect 
young people to a healthy food system, teach them how to grow and 
prepare fresh food and empower them to make healthy life choices.
  Ian Lochridge and volunteers cleared half an acre of vegetation, 
leveled the land, pre-painted 200 inches of horse fencing, and built a 
fence into a coral. Ian did this for a local non-profit organization 
called the Brave Brays, which provides equine therapy to help preteen 
girls overcome their challenges.
  Noah Brunet constructed a sensory path to support students with 
special needs and added a brick walkway to the outdoor classroom and 
garden at DeGrazia Elementary School.
  Garner Abrams cleaned up and beautified the United States Flag 
grounds, the brick patio surrounding the flagpole, a lockbox for 
storing the U.S. flag, repainting the flagpole, and adding a bench for 
seating at Pusch Ridge Christian Academy.
  Lastly, Garrison Abrams removed trespassing items and illegal 
catchments in the area of Rice Peak, and the Santa Catalina Mountains. 
He communicated with both Arizona Game and Fish Department and the US 
Forest Service in returning our public lands back to its natural state.
  The dedication and hard work exhibited by Patrick Harrigan, Ian 
Lochridge, Noah Brunet, Garner Abrams, and Garrison Abrams in these 
projects are commendable. Their commitment to Troop 211 and the 
community does not go unnoticed. We take pride in having these 
outstanding young individuals in our district and encourage them to 
continue their exceptional work.

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