[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 116 (Thursday, August 1, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1427]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO JEFFREY GORDON ENSTROM

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                          HON. CARDISS COLLINS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 31, 1996

  Mrs. COLLINS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this 
opportunity to recognize Jeffrey Gordon Enstrom from the Seventh 
District of Illinois in receiving the distinguished rank of Eagle 
Scout.
  Not every young American who joins the Boy Scout earns the 
prestigious rank of Eagle Scout. Only 2.5 percent of all Boy Scouts 
receive this ranking. To earn the award, a Boy Scout must fulfill 
requirements in the area of leadership, service, and outdoor skills. He 
must earn 21 merit badges, 11 of which are required from areas such as 
citizenship in the community, citizenship in Nation, citizenship in 
world, safety, environmental science, and first aid.
  As a distinguished member of troop 40, Jeffrey Gordon Enstrom has 
received 43 merit badges and attended the World Jamboree in Korea and 
Hawaii. He has done work as a counselor with his church, and he 
participated in the ``Help Feed the Children'' project in his 
community, as well as in New York. He has also developed a computer lab 
for unwed mothers. I hope that more young Americans follow his lead by 
becoming more involved in their communities.
  On June 28, 1996, Jeffrey Gordon Enstrom received this honor of Eagle 
Scout at a recognition ceremony at the United Lutheran Church in Oak 
Park, IL. I ask that my colleagues join me saluting Eagle Scout Jeffrey 
Gordon Enstrom in recognition of this tremendous honor.

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