[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 141 (Monday, October 3, 1994)]
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 TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL AIELLO, ANDY GUGLIELMO, CHRIS PETTERUTI, AND LOUIS 
                               TURCHETTA

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                             HON. JACK REED

                              rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 3, 1994

  Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute four distinguished 
young men from Rhode Island who have attained the rank of Eagle Scout 
in the Boy Scouts of America. They are Michael Aiello, Andy Guglielmo, 
Chris Petteruti, and Louis Turchetta of Troop 22 in Johnston, RI, and 
they are honored this week for their 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. 
These young men have distinguished themselves in accordance with these 
criteria.
  For their Eagle Scout project, Michael, Andy, Chris, and Louis 
cleared brush and debris and overseeded various areas in the Johnston 
Memorial Park.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to join me in saluting Eagle 
Scout Michael Aiello, Andy Guglielmo, Chris Petteruti, and Louis 
Turchetta. 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 84 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 Michael Aiello, Andy Guglielmo, Chris 
Petteruti, and Louis Turchetta will continue their public service and 
in so doing will further distinguish themselves and consequently better 
their community. I join friends, colleagues, and family who this week 
salute them.

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