Recognizing the Foothills Young Marines

Floor Speech

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Ms. PETTERSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Foothills Young Marines for being the 2024 ``Division 4 Young Marine Unit of the Year.''

The Young Marines encourages young people to uphold the Marine Corps' core values of honor, courage, and commitment while serving their local communities. The Foothills unit, made up of about 50 students aged eight through eighteen, logged 2,440 community service hours and 880 hours towards drug demand reduction, earning them the division's highest distinction.

The group organized Children's Hospital fundraisers, food drives, Toys for Tots, and more--while also being at the forefront of drug reduction initiatives and veterans and military appreciation. The young people and staff of the Foothills Young Marines have made extraordinary contributions to our communities, and their work is greatly appreciated by all the people they serve.

On behalf of the people of Colorado's Seventh Congressional District, it is my honor to congratulate the Foothills Young Marines on winning ``Division 4 Young Marine Unit of the Year'' and thank them for their service to the Colorado community.

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