[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 19 (Thursday, February 1, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E105]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                              HAYDEN THOM

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                        HON. JEFFERSON VAN DREW

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 1, 2024

  Mr. VAN DREW. Mr. Speaker, this past January, it was my honor to 
attend the Eagle Scout Court of Honor for an incredible young man, 
Hayden Thom. Hayden has been involved with the Scouts since the second 
grade and has been a very active member in the years since. Throughout 
his journey, he has held several leadership positions, earned thirty 
merit badges, and completed almost 200 hours of community service. His 
trail to Eagle Scout culminated with his Eagle Scout project where he 
helped design and install a new display for a World War II Anti-Tank 
Gun for American Legion Post 452 in Mullica Hill, South Jersey. This 
display included a new concrete pad, lighting, new flag poles, 
protective bollards for the gun, and decorative stone. He hopes to stay 
involved with the troops and give back by volunteering with his scout 
troop as an adult leader. In June of 2026, Hayden will graduate from 
Gloucester County Institute of Technology and plans to attend the 
Universal Technical Institute to further study the automotive industry. 
I know this young man will do big things, and I am incredibly proud of 
him for this accomplishment. God bless Hayden and God bless the United 
States of America.

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