[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E323]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING MR. NATHANAEL ETZWEILER

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                            HON. SCOTT PERRY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 14, 2026

  Mr. PERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor and recognize Mr. Nathanael 
Etzweiler on earning the Royal Rangers Gold Medal of Achievement with 
Merit.
  Nathanael has been a valued member of the Royal Rangers Outpost 242 
for the past ten years, where, in line with the Four Gold Points on the 
Royal Ranger Emblem, he has grown mentally, physically, spiritually, 
and socially. His time in the Royal Rangers has helped him focus on his 
physical health, grow his social network through the church and sports, 
and strengthen his relationship with God through prayer and scripture.
  Nathanael's service in the Royal Rangers has allowed him to give back 
to the local community in myriad ways; to name a few, he has served 
Christmas dinner and provided gifts to children and staff of the York 
Youth Development Center, he regularly serves meals at local Veterans' 
breakfasts, does yardwork/cleanup for elderly families in his area, 
volunteers at the Christian Life Assembly church as a greeter at 
concerts and holiday services, and is a part of the Food Bank Prayer 
Team.
  Throughout each level of Royal Rangers, Nathanael has received high 
honors, including the Ranger Kids Gold Trail, the Discovery Gold Eagle, 
and the Adventure Gold Medal. To earn these awards, he completed nine 
Leadership Merits, 232 Bible Lessons, and 35 various Skill Merits. He 
has read the entire Bible and, with the guidance of a mentor, has 
completed the Royal Rangers Capstone project--a self-evaluation and 
goal-setting study using Doug Marsh's book A Guy's Journey to Manhood.
  Outside of Royal Rangers, Nathanael enjoys studying God's Word and 
praying. He loves the peace of the outdoors and enjoys hunting and 
trail walking with his father. He plays football, and is a natural 
leader and teacher who is patient and thorough. Nathanael aspires to 
continue to serve and grow in honoring God with his life.
  On May 2, 2026, Nathanael will receive both the Gold Medal of 
Achievement and the Gold Medal of Achievement with Merit. These awards 
are a profound testament to his hard work, his passion for God, his 
``service before self'' attitude, and his commitment to the Royal 
Rangers Code.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to congratulate Nathanael Etzweiler on his 
auspicious and impressive achievements thus far in his life. His 
service to our community and love for the Lord will have a profound and 
lasting impact, and I wish him Godspeed on his future successes and 
adventures.

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