[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 99 (Tuesday, June 10, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E554]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING MS. JAYDEN COFFEY

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                          HON. BRUCE WESTERMAN

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 10, 2025

  Mr. WESTERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an exceptional 
young leader from my district, Jayden Coffey, a student at Cass Job 
Corps in Franklin County, Arkansas, and the latest recipient of the 
Westerman Award--a quarterly honor given to students who demonstrate 
outstanding character, leadership, and service.
  Jayden is a shining example of what hard work, humility, and 
dedication to others can achieve. At Cass, she serves as the shop 
foreman in the paint trade department, where she leads by example and 
fosters excellence among her peers. Beyond her trade, Jayden is an 
active member of campus leadership. She serves as Secretary of the 
Student Government Association and as Vice President of her dormitory. 
roles in which she consistently promotes a culture of respect, 
accountability, and teamwork.
  What truly sets Jayden apart is her servant leadership--an approach 
rooted in humility and a deep commitment to others. Her excellent 
people-skills and ability to inspire and motivate those around her make 
her a trusted leader among students and staff alike.
  Jayden's commitment to her community is evident both on and off 
campus. She has volunteered her time at the local food pantry and 
played a key role in a student-led campaign to collect non-perishable 
items for blessing boxes in the community of Ozark, Arkansas, ensuring 
those in need have access to essential resources.
  Jayden is also blazing trails in traditionally male-dominated fields. 
She is currently the only female member of the Fire Crew at Cass, where 
she recently passed the Pack Test and earned her Red Card for wildland 
firefighting. She participates in daily physical training to prepare 
for her upcoming Fire detail and is a dedicated member of the Camp 
Crew. Her passion for public service and emergency response will 
continue after graduation, as she plans to pursue advanced training in 
Fire and Rescue.
  Jayden Coffey represents the very best of Arkansas' youth--resilient, 
service-driven, and ready to lead. It is my honor to recognize her 
today before this body and to commend her as a model citizen and 
recipient of the Westerman Award.

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