[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 62 (Wednesday, May 18, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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           CONGRATULATIONS TO DESCHA J. DAEMGEN, EAGLE SCOUT

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                         HON. THOMAS J. MANTON

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 18, 1994

  Mr. MANTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Descha J. 
Daemgen on his becoming an Eagle Scout, the highest honor in scouting. 
He will receive this honor on June 11, 1994, at the First United 
Methodist Church of Jamaica, NY located in the Seventh Congressional 
District, which I have the pleasure of representing.
  Descha began his trail to Eagle when he joined Troop 61 in 1988 where 
he became a Boy Scout at the age of 11. His activity in the troop, his 
scout spirit, and his living of the Scout law led him through the 
ranks. He became a tender foot in 1988 and a Second Class Scout in 
1989. In 1990, Descha became a first class Scout, senior patrol leader 
of Troop 61, and vice-president of Explorer Post 61. Remaining senior 
patrol leader and post vice-president, he became a Star Scout in 1991 
and a Life Scout in 1992. Descha completed his Eagle Scout project on 
June 19, 1993. He officially became an Eagle Scout in March of 1994.
  Mr. Speaker, Descha earned 21 merit badges plus an optional 14 giving 
him a total of 35 merit badges. He also managed to earn the snorkeling, 
mile swim, and Boy Scout life-guard awards. His Eagle project was to 
aid in the restoration of the United Methodist Outreach Center in Far 
Rockaway.
  Descha has been involved in various community activities with the 
help of Scouting and Exploring. He participated in numerous food 
distributions at the First United Methodist Church, served dinner to 
senior citizens on Thanksgiving and participated in the Christmas 
holiday party for the children of Cremore State Hospital. In 1990, he 
became a member of the Order of the Arrow. In 1991, Descha joined the 
staff of Ten Mile River Scout Reservation's Camp Kunatah as an 
assistant director of the Lenape Native American program. In 1992, he 
returned to Camp Kunatah as a junior assistant scoutmaster of 
Provisional Troop 640. In 1993, he was assistant director of the newly 
joined Lenape and Scout Skills Program.
  Mr. Speaker, in addition to his participation in the Boy Scouts, 
Descha has also been very active in his school and community. As a 
student at Hunter College High School he is a co-captain and 4-year 
member of the very successful cross-country and track teams. He is also 
co-president of the science club, former coach of the Hunter Elementary 
School Track Team and a staff writer for two school newspapers. Descha 
has also been vice-president of his church's youth group. He is 
currently planning to attend Cornell University's College of 
Engineering in the fall.
  Mr. Speaker, Descha is the epitome of leadership not only in his 
church and school community, but the scouting community as well. I know 
my colleagues join me in congratulating Descha Joseph Daemgen on his 
very special day.

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