[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 94 (Friday, June 9, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1209]
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                          EAGLE SCOUTS HONORED

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                        HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 8, 1995

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to bring to the 
attention of my colleagues two outstanding individuals from the Third 
Congressional District of Illinois who have recently completed a major 
goal in their Scouting careers. On May 21, 1995, Jason Michael Baumann 
and Bryan Duffy were honored at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor. At that 
time, I presented each Scout with a flag that was flown over the U.S. 
Capitol in honor of their outstanding achievement.
  Jason joined Saint Symphorosa Cub Pack 4439 in 1983 and quickly 
progressed through the ranks while earning the Parvuli Dei and Arrow of 
Light Awards. Jason then joined Boy Scout Troop 1439 during the end of 
1987. He participated in many Scouting activities while working on the 
requirements for the ranks leading to Eagle. During this time, he 
earned a total of 24 merit badges. Jason also served as the troop 
scribe, chaplain's aide, assistant patrol leader, and junior assistant 
scoutmaster.
  Jason attended high school at the new Archbishop Quigley Preparatory 
Seminary. Jason's interests in high school included involvement in the 
music and drama programs. He also played the organ, piano, keyboard, 
and timpani for the weekly Masses and was a music appreciation 
teacher's aid.
  Upon graduating high school, Jason enrolled at the University of 
Illinois at Chicago, where he is currently majoring in computer 
science. His future plan is to become a computer programmer. He also 
currently works for the Archdiocese of Chicago in the development 
office at Quigley as a computer consultant.
  Bryan also joined Cub Pack 4439 in 1983 where he earned the Bobcat, 
Wolf, Bear, Webelo and Arrow of Light Awards. While a Cub Scout, he 
held the position of assistant den chief. When he joined Boy Scout 
Troop 1439 in June of 1987 he quickly progressed through the ranks. 
Bryan held the positions of assistant patrol leader, senior patrol 
leader, junior assistant scoutmaster, and is a member of the Order of 
the Arrow, an organization for honored Scouters.
  During his 4 years at Brother Rice High School, Bryan excelled on the 
swimming and water polo teams for all 4 years. He was a member of the 
1994 Illinois State Championship Water Polo Team and completed in the 
Illinois State Sectional Championships.
  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. Jason and Bryan have clearly demonstrated such abilities 
through their dedicated community service and deserve special 
recognition.
  In light of the commendable leadership and courageous activities 
performed by such fine young men, I ask my fellow colleagues to join me 
in honoring Jason and Bryan for attaining the highest honor in 
Scouting--the rank of Eagle Scout. Let us wish them the very best in 
all of their endeavors.


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