Recognizing Mr. Nathanael Etzweiler

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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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