[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 157 (Sunday, November 9, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S12285]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 COMMENDING DAVID E. LARKIN FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE WITH THE BOY SCOUTS

  Mr. FORD. Mr. President, I wanted to take just a moment to commend 
David E. Larkin for his extraordinary leadership, motivation and 
direction in the development of the Dan Beard Council, Boy Scouts of 
America.
  Larkin has recruited, developed and motivated the Executive Board of 
the Dan Beard Council, BSA, representing one of the most prestigious 
philanthropic Youth Service Organizations in Greater Cincinnati and 
Northern Kentucky.
  During his tenure on the council, he succeeded in improving the 
quality of life among the youth of that area by creating Challenge 
Camp, where more than 1,000 ``at risk'' youth were able to experience 
the cherished values of Scouting.
  His imagination and creativity brought into being ``The Scout Family 
Jamboree,'' an event attracting some 45,000 attendees, showcasing not 
only Scouting, but numerous community activities and events.
  Over the years, Larkin has served the greater community by enriching 
the relationships between the Scouts, the United Way and Community 
Chest, increasing both awareness and funding. He also created alliances 
between the Boy Scouts and the Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky 
Schools and Educational Institutions, resulting in ``Learning for 
Life'' and Career Explorer programs.
  His exceptional leadership and vision provided to be the catalyst for 
approval of a comprehensive $14.5 million Camp Re-Development Capital 
Campaign to construct a 25 acre lake, Cub World and Boy Scout Camp.
  Larkin has provided the leadership, high standards, the means and the 
methods necessary to expand the Scouting program to where it now 
involves a record 65,000 youths and adults annually throughout 
Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky. He has dedicated his life to the 
concepts of duty, honor and country central to the mission of the Boy 
Scouts and I know that the entire community will miss his guiding 
force.
  Mr. President, let me close by thanking David Larkin for his 
commitment over the years to instilling the values of this country 
through the Boy Scout program. I know I speak for all Kentuckians when 
I say that his work will be felt by generations of Boy Scouts to come. 
We wish your much luck in all your future endeavors.

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