[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 19 (Thursday, February 1, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E107]
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                             RYAN SIMPKINS

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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, I had the honor of 
celebrating Ryan Simpkins and his achievement of the rank of Eagle 
Scout, the highest honor in the Boy Scouts of America. During his time 
in the Scouts, Ryan has learned valuable lessons in leadership, 
friendship, and service and will carry these lessons with him for the 
rest of his life. For Ryan's Eagle Scout project, he assembled ``Little 
Libraries'', which are a free book exchange where people can take a 
book or share a book. His noble goal was to encourage literacy in his 
home area of Hopewell South Jersey and Bridgeton South Jersey. The 
Scouting experience has left an indelible mark on Ryan, and he will 
continue his scouting experience as an adult leader in scouting later 
in life. Congratulations to Ryan on achieving this milestone, and I 
wish him all the best. God Bless Ryan and God Bless the United States 
of America.

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