[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 31 (Thursday, February 16, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E379]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                           EAGLE SCOUT HONORED

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                        HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 16, 1995
  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to bring to the 
attention of my colleagues an outstanding young individual from the 
Third Congressional District of Illinois who has completed a major goal 
in his scouting career. Douglas Pratt of Chicago, IL, has completed the 
requirements required to attain the rank of Eagle Scout. Douglas will 
be honored at an Eagle Scout Court on February 26, 1995.
  The eagle rank is one of the highest and most prestigious ranks a Boy 
Scout can earn. It is important to note that less than 2 percent of all 
young men in America attain the rank of Eagle Scout. This high honor 
can only be earned by those Scouts demonstrating extraordinary 
leadership abilities. Douglas worked long and hard to learn and perform 
all the skills necessary to achieve this rank.
  Douglas has been active in Scouting for several years at St. Mary 
Star of the Sea. In addition to being an outstanding member of Boy 
Scout Troop 1441, Douglas served as a den chief for the younger Cub 
Scout troops for 2 years. Because of his patience and skill with the 
younger boys, Douglas proved to be a natural leader and an excellent 
role model.
  Douglas has also excelled in activities outside of Scouting. He is 
currently a sophomore at the Illinois Math and Science Academy. He is a 
writer on the school paper and editor for the satire paper. In the 
spring, he plans to join the basketball team. At the Ted Lenard Gifted 
Center, he graduated with honors and an impressive list of 
achievements. For example, in eighth grade, he was a member of the 
Academic Olympics team and also won the City Competition Science Fair.
  For his Eagle Scout project, Douglas did an excellent job cleaning 
and repairing the area around Bachelor's Grove cemetery. In fact, 
Douglas in such an ambitious and talented Scout that has earned enough 
merit badges to attain the honor of Eagle Palm, a honor even more 
prestigious than the Eagle Scout. Douglas is an outstanding young man 
who deserves to be commended for his leadership, hard work, and 
service. I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Douglas on 
his achievement as Eagle Scout. Let us also wish him the very best in 
all his future endeavors.


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