[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 192 (Tuesday, December 5, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S18013]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      TRIBUTE TO TROOP 7 OF TOPEKA, KS, ON THEIR 75TH ANNIVERSARY

  Mr. DOLE. Mr. President, today I take great pride in recognizing Boy 
Scout Troop 7 from Topeka, KS, for 75 years of honorable Scouting 
service.
  If ever a troop has exemplified the high ideals of Scouting, Troop 7 
has. These young men have not only been of great service to their 
community since 1920, but 147 of them have risen to a rank few achieve, 
that of Eagle Scout.
  The young men of Troop 7 have dedicated themselves to becoming 
conscientious and responsible citizens with the help of their adult 
volunteers. The Scout oath and law instill moral uprightness and the 
precious selflessness of duty to others, while the motto, ``Be 
Prepared,'' entreats them to never rest on their laurels. This untiring 
endeavor to personal fulfillment and service to others is a standard of 
excellence that will challenge them throughout their lives.
  Mr. President, it is only fitting that we honor the young men and the 
adult leaders of Troop 7 on the occasion of their diamond anniversary. 
After all, Scouting has only been in the United States for 85 years, 
which makes Troop 7 one of the oldest in the country.
  With their record of excellence, I am confident that Troop 7 will 
continue to embody the spirit of Scouting for many years to come.

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