[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 72 (Friday, May 30, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1070]
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                      TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM MORTIMER

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                         HON. ROBERT A. WEYGAND

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 30, 1997

  Mr. WEYGAND. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to pay tribute 
to an exceptional young man, Mr. P. William Mortimer, who has devoted 
much hard earned effort to achieving the Boy Scout's highest rank of 
Eagle Scout. This award reflects great initiative, determination and 
hard work.
  Bill currently serves as junior assistant Scoutmaster of Boy Scout 
Troop 7 of Warwick, RI. By coordinating a horticulture project at 
Meadowbrook Terrace, a senior citizen retirement community, Bill 
demonstrated organizational and leadership abilities that have enabled 
him to achieve his goal of becoming an Eagle Scout. He not only oversaw 
the entire cultivation process of planting beautiful flowers for the 
senior community, but he also managed more than 30 other Boy Scouts and 
parents during the day of planting. His efforts to improve the quality 
of life for others should be commended.
  The 16-year-old son of Paul and Mary Ellen Mortimer and a 1996 
recipient of the Who's Who in American High Schools, Bill resides in 
Warwick, RI, where he is a student at Warwick Veterans Memorial High 
School. I am sure his parents are extremely proud of their son's 
numerous awards and achievements. As an active member of the Warwick 
Police Department's cadets program, Bill will continue to serve the 
public to pursue his dream of working for the FBI.
  I have confidence that the Boy Scouts have prepared him to face 
life's challenges with great determination and character. Bill is an 
example of the best of America's youth, those dedicated to improving 
life in their community and who strive to reach their highest 
potential. On behalf of the people of Rhode Island, I would like to 
thank Bill for his service to the community and wish him great success 
in the future.

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