[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 112 (Monday, July 8, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H4473]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING CLINTON COUNTY'S CAMP CADET

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Clinton County's Camp Cadet program.
  Emergency first responder positions are in-demand jobs, and this camp 
mimics the disciplined atmosphere at a police academy. Participants are 
exposed to various detectives, police officers, rescuers, emergency 
medical technicians, and other emergency first responders. They will 
engage with the participants and teach them valuable skills such as 
CPR. The kids learn how to march in step under command and do so to and 
from the various venues during the week.
  The Clinton County District Attorney's Office creates a mock crime 
scene, which is explained by detectives who also go over investigative 
techniques. This year, approximately 58 kids between the ages of 11 and 
15 are participating in the Camp Cadet program at Commonwealth 
University--Lock Haven.
  There will also be a 1-day program called the Lacy Day Camp, which is 
free to special needs kids who want to participate.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank all the volunteers and departments who made this 
camp possible. They provide an opportunity to teach our young community 
members that law enforcement are their friends.

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