[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 93 (Friday, May 31, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E574]
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RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF 2024 SILVER KNIGHT AWARD WINNER JOSHUA 
                MARTOMA IN THE SOCIAL SCIENCE DISCIPLINE

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                          HON. JARED MOSKOWITZ

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 31, 2024

  Mr. MOSKOWITZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Joshua Martoma, 
a beacon of inspiration and the recipient of the prestigious Silver 
Knight Award in the social science discipline. This award, a testament 
to his exceptional academic prowess and remarkable community service, 
is bestowed upon high school students in Broward and Miami-Dade County.
  Joshua is a shining example of turning adversity into triumph. His 
father served time in federal prison during Joshua's youth, which 
inspired him to cofound the nonprofit KidsMates alongside his two 
younger siblings. To assist children who also grew up with a family 
member who was incarcerated. His organization donated over 5,000 books, 
games, and movies to federal prison rooms, reaching prisons in 23 
states. He is passionate about informing the public of this crisis, and 
his essay titled ``Parental Incarceration Is a Silent American Epidemic 
More Common Than Childhood Asthma'' addresses this issue. His essay 
placed him in the Top 11 winners of The Learning Network's 10th Annual 
Student Editorial contest and was published in the New York Times.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing Mr. Joshua Martoma's 
remarkable achievements, exceptional contributions to the discipline of 
social science, and unwavering commitment to making a positive 
difference in our community.

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