Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a remarkable young man, Jakob Zernick, from Cambria County, Pennsylvania. Jakob is a 13-year-old with a green thumb who started his own nonprofit called Seedz 4 Needz. Jakob grows celery, Brussels sprouts, potatoes, and more to support the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, where he has been receiving treatment for Crohn's disease for the last 5 years. Jakob sells his produce at a vegetable stand outside his home in Ebensburg and uses the money to purchase toys, games, books, and more items to gift to children who are patients at the hospital. According to Jakob, he is projected to raise $10,000 this year to benefit the Children's Hospital. His efforts have been recognized by the community, and Jakob's neighbors have been incredibly supportive, offering their own donations as well. Most notably, Saint Francis University of Loretto, Pennsylvania, donated a $1,000 check to Seedz 4 Needz to help Jakob continue his mission. I am proud of the work that Jakob has done, and I look forward to seeing Seedz 4 Needz grow. ____________________”