[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E680-E681]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING AUDREY WHISMAN FOR BEING NAMED MISS PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEER 
                                  2026

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                           HON. LLOYD SMUCKER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 14, 2026

  Mr. SMUCKER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate and recognize Audrey 
Whisman for being named Miss Pennsylvania Volunteer 2026.
  Audrey Whisman, a graduate of Manheim Township in Lancaster, 
Pennsylvania, and a student at Gettysburg College, was named Miss 
Pennsylvania Volunteer 2026. In June, she represented our Commonwealth 
in the Miss Volunteer America Pageant, a nationwide pageant program 
oriented toward community service and volunteerism.
  In line with the selfless spirit that the pageant promotes, Audrey is 
an advocate for those affected by selective mutism, an anxiety disorder 
that she herself has, helping children and educating teachers and 
parents on the disorder, Audrey has also raised over $100,000 for a 
local nonprofit daycare that serves low-income and homeless families 
and has assisted in the facilitation of hurricane relief.
  Since her crowning as Miss Pennsylvania Volunteer last October, 
Audrey has made 174 appearances across Pennsylvania to promote her 
selective mutism initiative and has partnered with organizations such 
as the Salvation Army. All of this took place during her time at 
Gettysburg College, where she maintained a 4.0 GPA.
  I congratulate Audrey Whisman on being named Miss Pennsylvania 
Volunteer. Having met with her last year, I am continually impressed by 
her passion and dedication to the community, and I look forward to 
seeing what she accomplishes next.

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