[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 32 (Thursday, March 13, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E460]
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                    TRIBUTE TO ANTHONY TODD WILLIAMS

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 13, 1997

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate a 
distinguished young man, Anthony Todd Williams, for attaining the rank 
of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. Anthony is a member of the 
Boy Scout Troop 550. He will receive this award at an Eagle Scout court 
of honor on Sunday, March 16 at St. Maria Goretti Church Hall, located 
in Dyer, IN.
  An elite group, comprising only 2.5 percent of all Boy Scouts, 
attains the Eagle Scout ranking, which is the highest of seven rankings 
in the Boy Scouts organization. In order to become an Eagle Scout, a 
Scout must complete the following three tasks: earn 21 merit badges; 
complete a service project; and demonstrate strong leadership skills 
within the troop.
  Anthony, a student at Lake Central High School, made a turtle island 
in a community pond for his service project. Anthony has also helped to 
coordinate various troop outings, and he attended Boy Scout camp for 4 
years. In addition Anthony attended the National Scout Preserve in 
Philmont, NM, which is a high adventure camp with a rugged terrain. 
Anthony currently has plans to attend the Sea Base Scuba High Adventure 
Camp in August of this year.
  The rank of Eagle Scout always has carried with it special 
significance--and not only within Scouting. Eagle Scouts are recognized 
as individuals with great talent and promise as they enter institutions 
of higher education, the work force, or engage in community service.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my other distinguished colleagues to join 
me in congratulating Anthony Todd Williams for his commendable 
achievement. His parents, Kim and Richard Williams, can be proud of 
their son because it takes a great deal of tenacity and devotion to 
achieve such an illustrious ranking. This young man has a promising 
future ahead of him, which will undoubtedly include improving the 
quality of life in Indiana's First Congressional District.

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