[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 112 (Monday, July 8, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H4474]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING ELLA SHAFFER

  (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. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Ella 
Shaffer's incredible accomplishments. She recently earned the 
Congressional Gold Medal, which has been her goal since her first year 
of high school.
  One of the requirements is to complete 400 hours of community 
service. For Ella's dedication to our community, she received her award 
here in Washington in a ceremony for all the award winners from across 
the country.
  In addition to her congressional award, Ella has earned the Girl 
Scout Bronze and Silver Awards and is working on her Gold.
  The Bronze Award was earned by collaborating with her troop to build 
three buddy benches for a local elementary school playground. She 
earned the Silver Award by creating an observational bee box to help 
protect local bee populations. Her plan for her Gold Award is to 
establish a youth triathlon in Savannah.
  She was recognized by the Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia during 
their annual Legacy of Leadership breakfast.

  Ella Shaffer is the true definition of a servant leader, and we thank 
her for all the hard work she has done for the community.

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