[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 128 (Tuesday, September 17, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1625-E1626]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            ARNOLD ALDERMAN HONORED FOR WORK WITH BOY SCOUTS

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 17, 1996

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, on Thursday, September 19, 1996 the 
Quinnipiac Council Boy Scouts of America will hold their annual Good 
Scout Award Dinner in honor of Arnold J. Alderman. I am delighted to 
rise today to honor Arnold and the enormous contributions he has made 
to scouting and the New Haven community.
  The Good Scout Award is given annually to an individual who embodies 
the spirit of scouting. In both his business and professional life, the 
recipient must display integrity and a commitment to serving and 
helping others. Further, the Good Scout Award recipient must always be 
an inspiration and example for our youth. Arnold Alderman is such a 
person.
  For over 60 years, Arnold has been personally involved with scouting. 
He has served as scoutmaster of Troops 41, 62, 18, 52, 101 and has led 
Troop 41 of New Haven for more than 25 years. During this time, he has 
received the Scoutmaster's Key, Order of the Arrow, Shofar Award, 
Silver Beaver Award, Silver Antelope Award, Distinguished Eagle Award, 
and was selected as a Baden Powell Fellow. Arnold is frequently 
referred to as ``Fearless Leader'' by the more than 1,000 boys he has 
served as scoutmaster for. This nickname makes clear the respect and 
affection his troops feel for him.
  Arnold carries his genuine concern for people into his personal life 
as well. He has generously given his time, talents, and so much of 
himself to the people of New Haven. He has

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been involved with the Jewish Home for the Aged, the Christ Episcopal 
Church Community Soup Kitchen, Inc., the Easter Seal Goodwill 
Industries, the New Haven Jewish Federation, the New Haven United Way, 
the New Haven Jewish Community Center, the New Haven Colony Historical 
Society, and the New Haven Citizens Action Committee. Arnold clearly 
embodies the ethic of service to individuals and the community that 
scouting seeks to instill in young people. Young people learn values by 
watching the adults around them. For this reason, the example Arnold 
provides to the scouts in his troops is invaluable.
  I am pleased to join the Quinnipiac Council Boy Scouts of America in 
honoring Arnold Alderman. Congratulations on this well-deserved 
recognition.

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