[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13183]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING SEAN WARREN OF VIRGINIA BEACH

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                          HON. THELMA D. DRAKE

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 19, 2008

  Ms. DRAKE. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize the outstanding 
achievements of Sean Warren of Virginia Beach, and to commend him on 
becoming a Congressional Award Gold Medalist. This recognition by the 
United States Congress is the highest honor bestowed upon America's 
youth. It serves as a testament to Sam's strength of character and 
commitment to our national values of dedication to public service and 
the cherished qualities of personal growth, initiative, and 
achievement, all of which are cornerstones of the Congressional Award.
  Sean's volunteer efforts are tremendous, speaking very highly of him 
and his level of commitment to the community and to public service. In 
earning the rank of Eagle Scout, Sean worked with the Lynnhaven 
Baseball Fields Executive Board to provide a children's playground area 
onsite. In addition, he continues to be active within the Boy Scouts of 
America (BSA) Tidewater Council, serving as Junior Assistant 
Scoutmaster and Senior Patrol Leader, completing the Venturing Scout 
program, receiving the BSA Tidewater Council Venturing Leadership 
Award, and participating in the Physical Fitness QUEST and Fitness for 
Life programs.
  Sean has devoted time and energy to excellence in physical fitness, 
improving his running and weightlifting capacity for the Navy Junior 
Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) and football at Princess Anne 
High School. He has engaged in opportunities also for advanced 
leadership experience, including his position as Cadet Athletic 
Commander for his NJROTC unit and as a member of the 2006 COPE Program. 
Sean has balanced the challenges of public service with his own 
personal welfare and developed a well-rounded persona.
  Sean has become a role model not only his peers and teammates, but 
for the large community around him. Upon receiving the Congressional 
Medal, he joins a most elite group of our Nation's youth who have set 
and achieved this very commendable goal. I am certain Sean's incredible 
accomplishments, dedication to service, and evident leadership talents 
will continue to speak highly of him, as they do now.

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