[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 24, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H4865-H4866]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     CONGRATULATING MINNESOTA CIVIL AIR PATROL CADET EVAN EKSTRAND

  (Mr. EMMER asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. EMMER. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Minnesota Civil Air Patrol 
Cadet Evan Ekstrand, who was awarded the General Carl A. Spaatz Award.
  This award is the Civil Air Patrol's highest honor and is given to 
less than 1 percent of Civil Air Patrol cadets for excellence in 
leadership, character,

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physical fitness, and aerospace education. Evan has dedicated his life 
to service, and this award is well-deserved.
  I met with Evan and his fellow cadets earlier this year. Evan stands 
out. He stood out from the group because of his patriotism and his 
passion for aviation.
  Evan is not the only member, however, of the Ekstrand family to be 
involved in the Civil Air Patrol. Until recently, Evan's mom, Tami, 
served as the deputy commander for cadets of the Civil Air Patrol, St. 
Croix Squadron.
  I congratulate Evan, again, and I wish him, his fiancee, and his 
family all the best.

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