[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 76 (Thursday, June 16, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: June 16, 1994]
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 SCOUTMASTER ELMER McFADDEN CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE BOY 
                           SCOUTS OF AMERICA

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                       HON. HELEN DELICH BENTLEY

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 15, 1994

  Mrs. BENTLEY. Mr. Speaker, my fellow colleagues, I rise today to 
recognize Scoutmaster Elmer McFadden upon his completion of 50 years of 
dedicated service to Troop 303, Boy Scouts of America.
  In today's society, young people are subject to many negative 
influences. The reason we have youth crime problems in our communities 
is the lack of positive role models--men who are physically strong, 
mentally awake, and morally straight--who have the potential to install 
a sense of responsibility and confidence in our youth and to teach 
values and character building. For the past 50 years, Elmer McFadden 
has been exemplary in fulfilling this role.
  Elmer McFadden joined the Boy Scouts in 1944 as a youngster. He 
earned his Eagle Scout Award in August 1949, and was promoted to 
assistant Scoutmaster in 1951. He has served nobly as Scoutmaster of 
Troop 303 since 1957. It is the responsibility of us all to shape the 
character of America's youth, and Elmer has undertaken this great 
responsibility in ensuring the future of our Nation. Elmer has taught 
young males to be trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, 
kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent--the laws 
the Scouts are taught to follow. He has shown a great concern for the 
welfare of our Nation and I commend his efforts.
  Mr. Speaker, my fellow colleagues, I am proud to congratulate 
Scoutmaster Elmer McFadden upon his completion of 50 years of 
exceptional service to the Boy Scouts of America and Troop 303.

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