[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 181 (Wednesday, November 15, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2186]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO BOY SCOUT TROOP 283

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                            HON. JIM RAMSTAD

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 15, 1995

  Mr. RAMSTAD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the proud 
history, rich tradition and remarkable accomplishments of Boy Scout 
Troop 283 of Wayzata, MN, in my Third Congressional District.
  This Sunday, November 19, Troop 283 will be celebrating its 80th 
anniversary.
  I am particularly proud of Boy Scout Troop 283 since it is based at 
my own Wayzata Community Church. I know the great work this troop has 
done and its commitment to excellence.
  Boy Scout Troop 283 has represented the highest standards in Scouting 
for eight decades. The hundreds of Scouts and their many volunteer 
leaders have displayed an inspiring dedication through these past 80 
years which has had a powerful and positive impact on the quality of 
life in our area.
  The young people of today, who now more than ever need strong adult 
guidance and parental involvement in learning valuable skills that will 
help them mature into good citizens, have been extremely well-served by 
the generous and dedicated volunteers and parents who have led Troop 
283 through the years.
  Troop 283's emphasis on providing our young people with positive role 
models, the importance of community service to help people in the need 
and protect the environment, and the critical value of exercising 
active, good citizenship has been truly remarkable. There is no price 
you can place on that kind of public service, leadership, and good 
citizenship.
  The participation of adult volunteers and the Scouts of Troop 283 
will continue to make a huge difference in the future of our community, 
State, and Nation. These young people are tomorrow's leaders and they 
are getting the skills, knowledge, moral guidance, and inspiration they 
need to keep America the greatest country in the world and a lighthouse 
for freedom and liberty into the 21st century.
  Everyone who has been involved with Boy Scout Troop 283 through the 
years is to be congratulated on their invaluable 80-year investment in 
the future of our Nation. Troop 283 has our deepest admiration and 
sincerest gratitude for a job well done, as well as our best wishes for 
the future.
  On behalf of all the people in our area, I wholeheartedly thank Boy 
Scout Troop 283 for its contributions to making our area a great place 
to live, work, and raise a family.

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