[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 121 (Tuesday, July 15, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E675]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING DANIEL McCLAVE

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                        HON. JEFFERSON VAN DREW

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 15, 2025

  Mr. VAN DREW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Daniel McClave, 
whose extraordinary commitment and character have earned him the 
highest honor in the Boy Scouts of America, the Eagle Scout. Daniel 
began his Scouting journey twelve years ago, steadily advancing through 
the Cub Scout ranks, achieving the rank of Scout in 2019, before his 
resilience, dedication, and selfless service led to the achievement of 
Eagle Scout this past December. Throughout his time in Scouting, Daniel 
earned an impressive 41 merit badges and was awarded four Eagle Palms--
a clear reflection of his extraordinary determination to exceed 
expectations and lead by example. For his Eagle Scout project, Daniel 
transformed a storage room at Clayton High School into a fully 
functional and accessible food bank, ensuring that students and 
families in need had a reliable source of support and nourishment. Even 
after achieving the rank of Eagle, Daniel's service did not stop. He 
has continued to give back by serving as an Assistant Scoutmaster and 
Merit Badge Counselor, guiding and mentoring the next generation of 
Scouts with the same wisdom, integrity, and leadership that defined his 
own journey. I congratulate Daniel on this outstanding achievement. His 
leadership, generosity, and commitment to his community are inspiring. 
My district and the Boy Scouts of America are better because of young 
men like him. God bless Daniel and God bless our United States of 
America, the greatest country on the face of the Earth.

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