[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 44 (Tuesday, March 12, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H1134]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    CONGRATULATING ANDREW RODRIGUEZ

  (Mr. CARTER of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Andrew Rodriguez, a Savannah Eagle Scout who is the first in the United 
States to achieve all five religious patches awarded from the National 
Catholic Committee on Scouting.
  At the age of 5, Andrew recognized his interest in the Boy Scouts of 
America. Currently, the 15-year-old high school sophomore has continued 
as a Scout but believes that his participation has much more tremendous 
value beyond earning badges and medals. Being in Boy Scouts has given 
Andrew a community of lifelong friendships and skills that he can carry 
into his adult life.
  Andrew is on the right path to being an influential leader in his 
community. As I said, he is the first Scout to earn all five of these 
religious patches, which are not required. It is young people who go 
above and beyond like Andrew who are destined to lead.
  I thank Andrew for setting a good example for his peers, and I 
congratulate him on this amazing achievement.

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