[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 106 (Thursday, July 18, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1315-E1316]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          CONGRATULATIONS TO THREE DISTINGUISHED EAGLE SCOUTS

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 18, 1996

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate three 
distinguished young men for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout of the 
Boy Scouts of America [BSA]. Joseph Rybarczyk, Adam Summers, and 
Anthony Paul Pagorek are all members of the Boy Scout Troop No. 542, 
sponsored by St. Thomas More Catholic Church Holy Name Society of 
Munster. They will receive this honor at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor 
on Sunday, July 21, 1996, at the Munster Community Social Center 
located in Munster, IN.
  An elite group of 2.5 percent of all Boy Scouts attain the Eagle 
Scout ranking, which is the highest of seven rankings in the Boy Scouts 
organization. In order to become an Eagle Scout, one must complete the 
following three tasks; earn 21 merit badges; complete a service 
project; and demonstrate strong leadership skills within the troop.
  According to Stephen Kennedy, Troop Scout Master of BSA Troop No. 
542, all three young men are longstanding members of Troop No. 542, as 
well as outstanding students. Joe, a student at Munster High School and 
a member of their school band, did an angel tree with the Salvation 
Army. This project provided Christmas gifts for the Salvation Army to 
distribute throughout the holiday. Joe was also a senior patrol leader, 
which is the highest position in the troop. Adam, also a member of 
Munster High School and their school band, took part in park 
improvements for the town of Munster. Specifically, he helped to 
restore several park benches. Anthony, an outstanding student and 
athlete at Andrean High School, improved landscaping around St. Thomas 
More Catholic Church. Anthony also attended the National Scout Preserve 
in Philmont, NM. This preserve is a high adventure camp with a rugged 
terrain.
  The fact that a boy is an Eagle Scout always has carried with it 
special significance, not only in scouting, but also as he enters

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higher education, a career, or community service. Mr. Speaker, I ask 
you and my other distinguished colleagues to join me in congratulating 
Adam Summers, Anthony Paul Pagorek, and Joseph Rybarczyk for their 
commendable efforts in society. It takes a great deal of tenacity and 
devotion to achieve such an illustrious ranking. These three young men 
have established promising futures, while at the same time improving 
the quality of life in Indiana's First Congressional District.

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