[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 43 (Wednesday, March 8, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E546]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


            IN HONOR OF JOHN HUGHES 25 YEARS AS SCOUTMASTER

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                          HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 8, 1995
  Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Scoutmaster 
John Hughes of Bayonne for his 25 years of service to Boy Scout Troop 
25. There will be a ceremony honoring Mr. Hughes on March 11, 1995, for 
his dedication and leadership.
  Mr. Hughes has served the community in many different ways. There are 
not many people who can juggle a successful career, and find time to 
work with our children on a regular basis. Yet, Mr. Hughes has made the 
time, because he realizes the importance of helping our youth. These 
children are our future leaders. Mr. Hughes investment in them is a 
great service to our Nation, and the city of Bayonne.
  In 1970, Mr. Hughes took control of Troop 25 as scoutmaster. He 
worked with each Scout individually helping to make them better Scouts 
and citizens. Mr. Hughes has taught them a priceless lesson in dealing 
with some of life's obstacles. He has acted as a guardian angel for 
each Scout by showing interest in their personal lives. His efforts 
show what an excellent role model he is for the community as well as 
for Boy Scout Troop 25. In 25 years, Mr. Hughes has taken the Scouts on 
camping trips, and excursions throughout the United States and Canada. 
During these trips Scouts have been exposed to various learning 
experiences, people, and their customs.
  Mr. Hughes has established a successful partnership in the law firm 
of Hughes & Finnerty, located in Bayonne. In the past he has served the 
community in a wide variety of functions. He has served as president of 
the Bayonne Council, and has worked as an assistant prosecutor for 
Hudson County. Mr. Hughes has dedicated his time to raising money for 
the City Youth Fund, and currently serves as president of the Hudson 
United Soccer Club, which he founded in 1976. At the current time he is 
serving as public defender for the city of Bayonne.
  Mr. Hughes has been a dedicated businessman and scoutmaster. He is a 
model citizen who embodies qualities of an outstanding community 
leader. I am proud to have Mr. Hughes as one of my constituents. I ask 
that you please join me in honoring Mr. Hughes for his great tasks as 
scoutmaster of Troop 25.


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