[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 10 (Wednesday, February 11, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E137]
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           COMMENDING THE HEROISM OF CUB SCOUT WILLEM REYNAR

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                        HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 11, 1998

  Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize a brave and outstanding young American, Cub Scout Willem 
Reynar of Cub Scout Pack 440.
  Willem Reynar is the epitome of a good Cub Scout, possessing courage 
and bravery beyond his years. In September 1997, Willem was able to 
think clearly and act quickly when he found his younger sister in a 
drowning situation. Willem didn't panic and in turn saved his sister's 
life.
  I commend Willem Reynar for his courage and heroism. According to the 
great American author Mark Twain, ``Courage is resistance to fear, 
mastery of fear--not absence of fear.'' Willem Reynar was able to 
conquer his fear and save the life of another human being.
  Willem Reynar's bravery is an example to his Pack and to us all. 
Accordingly, I urge my colleagues to join me in commending Cub Scout 
Willem Reynar, a hero who truly deserves the Boy Scout Lifesaving 
Award.

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