[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 155 (Friday, November 7, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H10323]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   IN RECOGNITION OF DAVID E. LARKIN

  Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the remarkable 
work of David E. Larkin on behalf of Cincinnati's Dan Beard Council of 
the Boy Scouts of America.
  David's achievements in Greater Cincinnati Scouting are both 
extraordinary and numerous, and I would like to cite just a few 
examples.
  He has provided outstanding leadership, motivation, and direction in 
the development of the Dan Beard Council's Executive Board, one of the 
most philanthropic youth service organizations in the Greater 
Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area.
  More than 1,000 ``at risk'' young people in the Greater Cincinnati 
area have had the opportunity to experience the cherished values of 
Scouting thanks to Challenge Camp, which David created.
  David's imagination and creativity brought into being ``The Scout 
Family Jamboree,'' an event attracting some 45,000 attendees showcasing 
not only Scouting, but many community activities and events.
  Through his exceptional leadership and global vision, David has 
provided the catalyst for the approval of a comprehensive $14.5 million 
Camp Re-Development Capital Campaign to construct a 25-acre lake, Cub 
World, and Boy Scout camp to serve the Dan Beard Council well into the 
21st century.
  David has provided the leadership, quality standards, the means and 
methods necessary to expand the scouting program in Southwest Ohio and 
Northern Kentucky to annually involve a record 65,000 youth and adults.
  David's work in Scouting has also enabled him to be involved in other 
vital community programs. He has worked to enrich the relationships of 
scouting with the United Way and Community Chest, which has helped 
increase awareness and funding for these highly worthwhile service 
organizations. In addition, David has successfully initiated a positive 
alliance between the Boy Scouts and the Greater Cincinnati, Northern 
Kentucky Schools and educational institutions, resulting in expansive 
growth in ``Learning for Life'' and Career Explorer programs.
  David has been asked to be the new Chief Executive of the Atlanta Boy 
Scout Council, and will soon be leaving the Cincinnati Dan Beard 
Council, on which he has so ably served. We in Cincinnati will 
certainly hate to lose David, but his selfless dedication and tireless 
work on behalf of Scouting and our community will not be forgotten. We 
wish him the best.

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