[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H7245]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   CONGRATULATING NICK DAWKINS ON RECEIVING ALLSTATE WUERFFEL TROPHY

  (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 
the outstanding achievement of Penn State University football player, 
lifelong Pennsylvanian, and starting center, Nick Dawkins.
  Nick recently won the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy, college football's 
premier award for community service.
  Every year, this trophy is given to one player across the country who 
combines exemplary community service with leadership achievements on 
and off the field.
  Throughout his time at Penn State, Nick took great pride in founding 
the Dawkins Family Foundation. His foundation has hosted back-to-school 
supply drives, organized Christmas present donations, and continues to 
support and provide for children and families throughout the 
Pennsylvania community.
  On the field, Dawkins was named team captain and continues to have an 
outstanding season, helping the Nittany Lions secure a home football 
game in the college football playoffs. He is a vocal leader who picks 
up and supports those around him, both teammates and coaches.
  Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Nick on this outstanding achievement and 
wish him and the rest of the Penn State Nittany Lions good luck this 
weekend as they host their first college football game in Beaver 
Stadium.
  We are.

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