[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 65 (Friday, April 7, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E864]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                    IN HONOR OF MAYOR ALAN H. JEPSON

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, April 6, 1995
  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, on Wednesday, April 12, the Milford 
District of the Quinnipiac Council of the Boy Scouts of America gathers 
to honor former Milford Mayor Alan H. Jepson with its annual Good Scout 
Award. This award is given to those who exhibit the high ideals that 
the Boy Scouts exemplify. Alan Jepson is such a man, and I would like 
to join the Milford Boy Scouts in paying tribute to this exceptional 
public servant who has also been a longtime family friend and personal 
mentor.
  Alan Jepson has devoted his entire life to serving others. Few are 
more deserving of the Good Scout Award than this gentleman who has 
lived his entire life by the lessons he learned early as a Boy Scout. 
Duty, honor and country guided his choices as he enlisted in the Navy 
at age 17 and then went on to serve his community as mayor and city 
clerk.
  Alan Jepson can still recite the Boy Scout oath from memory and has 
made those words the guiding force of his lifetime of service. The Boy 
Scouts helped prepare him for the rigors of World War II as he entered 
the Navy in service of our Nation. As with so many of the men and women 
who served our country during those trying times, Al Jepson was willing 
to make sacrifices on behalf of those who served with him.
  The early lessons learned from scouting and the hard lessons learned 
during his time in the service helped prepare Al to become one of our 
most respected community leaders. He served three terms as mayor of the 
city of Milford in the 1960's. His energetic and compassionate style 
earned him the respect of the entire community. His creative 
initiatives, like civic day, which he founded, continues to allow 
Milford's young people to learn about city government and its important 
role in their lives. The legacy of this program has inspired 
generations since then and will forever enhance the city of Milford.
  As the Milford Boy Scouts honor Alan H. Jepson, I am pleased to 
congratulate him, and to express my deep appreciation for all he has 
given us. He has earned a special place in the hearts of all of us whom 
he has touched and enriched through his leadership and guidance. Alan 
Jepson is well-deserving of the Good Scout Award, and I commend him for 
his many years of service.


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