[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 199 (Thursday, December 14, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2356]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 A TRIBUTE TO MALCOLM AND MARY FARRELL FOR 68 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE 
                         BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

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                        HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 13, 1995

  Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, I've been involved in Scouting for most of 
my adult life, and few things have given me more satisfaction. Scouting 
has always been and continues to be an apprenticeship in life, a 
preparation for citizenship and a source of our future leaders.
  That's why I take great pride in drawing your attention to Malcolm 
``Mac'' Farrell and Mary Farrell of Schuylerville, NY in my 
congressional district. One would be hard pressed to find a couple who 
have done more to fulfill these missions of the Boy Scouts of America 
throughout their lifetimes. In fact, Mac and Mary have each contributed 
34 years of service to scouting. That's a total of 68 years worth of 
guidance for the youth of Schuylerville.
  Through their years of service, Malcolm has held the position of cub 
master for pack 13 in Schuylerville, while Mary has been the secretary 
and treasurer of the pack. Their leadership in these positions has 
certainly shown through considering the success and direction of the 
entire Boy Scout community in Schuylerville. In addition, their 
commitment of 34 years has brought a great degree of continuity and 
success to cub scout operations. In fact, after undergoing this 
apprenticeship in life with Mac and Mary, generations of boys and young 
men have become valued members of their families, communities, and 
Nation.
  Mr. Speaker, I would add that those who worry about the direction of 
this country can take comfort in the sound guidance offered by people 
like Malcolm and Mary who have promoted the popularity of Scouting 
along with its principles of community service and moral values. In 
that regard, I have always been one to judge people based on what they 
return to their community. By that measure, Malcolm and Mary Farrell 
are truly great Americans.
  This Sunday, friends and family will join the Farrell's in 
celebration and tribute to their decades of selfless sacrifice and 
service to Scouting. Mr. Speaker, knowing that many other Members of 
this body are also products of Scouting and share my high admiration 
for the Boy Scouts of America, I proudly ask them and all Members to 
join me in paying tribute to Mary and Malcolm Farrell and wishing them 
many more happy years, they have certainly earned it.

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