[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 116 (Wednesday, August 17, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                      SALUTE TO GEOFFREY B. AVILA

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                             HON. JACK REED

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, August 17, 1994

  Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute a distinguished young 
man from Rhode Island who has attained the rank of Eagle Scout in the 
Boy Scouts of America. He is Geoffrey B. Avila of Troop 6 in Bristol, 
RI, and he is honored this week for his noteworthy achievement.
  Not every young American who joins the Boy Scouts earns the 
prestigious Eagle Scout Award. In fact, only 2.5 percent of all Boy 
Scouts do. To earn the award, a Boy Scout must fulfill requirements in 
the areas of leadership, service, and outdoor skills. He must earn 21 
merit badges, 11 of which are required from areas such as citizenship 
in the community, citizenship in the Nation, citizenship in the world, 
safety, environmental science, and first aid.
  As he progresses through the Boy Scout ranks, a Scout must 
demonstrate participation in increasingly more responsible service 
projects. He must also demonstrate leadership skills by holding one or 
more specific youth leadership positions in his patrol and/or troop. 
This young man has distinguished himself in accordance with these 
criteria.
  For his Eagle Scout project, Geoffrey located homes in Bristol, RI, 
that had no number designation for 911 rescue purposes.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to join me in saluting Eagle 
Scout Geoffrey B. Avila. In turn, we must duly recognize the Boy Scouts 
of America for establishing the Eagle Scout Award and the strenuous 
criteria its aspirants must meet. This program has through its 64 years 
honed and enhanced the leadership skills and commitment to public 
service of many outstanding Americans, two dozen of whom now serve in 
the House.
  It is my sincere belief that Geoffrey B. Avila will continue his 
public service and in so doing will further distinguish himself and 
consequently better his community. I join friends, colleagues, and 
family who this week salute him.

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