Jeff Van Drew: “Today, I would like to commend William McLees of south Jersey on achieving the admirable rank of Eagle Scout. William…”

“Today, I would like to commend William McLees of south Jersey on achieving the admirable rank of Eagle Scout. William led his fellow boy scouts of Troop 79 in his Eagle Scout project to install an information kiosk at Somers Mansion. This information booth will educate visitors about the past of this old historic building, which is one of the oldest buildings in the region, dating back to 1725. McLees carefully outfitted the kiosk with solar panels for lighting and a waterproof exterior so the structure will now be as long-lasting as Somers Mansion itself. Madam Speaker, I applaud William's craftsmanship and his leadership in coordinating this project, and I thank him for this informative addition to our entire south Jersey community. I congratulate him on his high title of Eagle Scout, and I wish him the very best. Americans look for heroes all over the world. Our hero is William McLees. He truly deserves our praise. ____________________”