[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 111 (Friday, June 27, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H3026]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                 RECOGNIZING MIDVALE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

  (Mr. OWENS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, it was a pleasure to visit the Midvale Boys & 
Girls Club recently to speak with the youth about success, grit, and 
the power of their dreams.
  This summer, over 200 young people, supported by 17 dedicated staff 
members, will be granted an environment where they can have fun. In the 
process, they will build character, learn leadership skills, and 
develop healthy relationships.
  Many of the youth will take part in activities like the run club, 
where the benefits of competition can be experienced. They are also 
learning the importance of goal setting, the pain of preparation, and 
the tenacity to push through the pain.
  They are in the process of learning one of life's more important 
lessons, which is that we cannot control the scoreboard, but we can 
control the hustle. These tenets are the heart of meritocracy and what 
I observed during my visit to the Midvale Girls & Boys Club.
  I thank the staff for their commitment. I hope the young people enjoy 
the experience, remember what they are learning, apply what they have 
learned, and, more importantly, pass it on.

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