[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 58 (Wednesday, May 1, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E695]
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              CODY JESSE CRAIG ATTAINS RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT

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                          HON. CHARLES WILSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 1, 1996

  Mr. WILSON. Mr. Speaker, I am proud and honored to present to you 
Cody Jesse Craig who, on February 20, 1996, achieved the rank of Eagle 
Scout, the highest rank awarded in the Boy Scouts of America. The 
achievement of the Eagle Scout rank for any young person is indeed a 
major accomplishment that eloquently addresses their personal 
character, diligence, initiative, tenacity, and many other equally 
desirable characteristics that we all admire in individuals. The factor 
that focuses the attention on his personal victory and sets him apart 
from most of the recipients of the Eagle Scout rank is that he is 15 
years old; starting his scouting when he was 6 years old, subsequently 
earning every award offered as he progressed from the Cubs, Webelos, 
and on to the Boy Scouts. He obviously is a goal-oriented young man who 
has a bright and exciting future.
  In addition to being an outstanding Boy Scout, Cody is an honor 
student who has been recognized by the Duke University Talent Search. 
In this hour of troubled times for many of the youth of America, Cody 
is truly a Point of Light that illuminates a living example and role 
model for other young people to emulate.

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