[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 25 (Wednesday, March 11, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E352]
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 CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. JASON BINKLEY FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE 
                                 SCOUT

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                          HON. GEORGE W. GEKAS

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 11, 1998

  Mr. GEKAS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring to the attention of my 
colleagues the name of Jason Binkley, of Ephrata, PA, in my 
congressional district. Jason is a member of Boy Scout Troop 38 in 
Ephrata. On Sunday, March 15, 1998, he will be receiving one of 
scouting's highest honors, the Eagle Scout Award. For this wonderful 
achievement we in the United States House of Representatives salute 
this fine young man.
  To receive his Eagle Scout Award, Jason was required to complete a 
project that was of service to his community. Jason's project was 
renovating the amphitheater at the Ephrata Cloister. He was responsible 
for replacing the 400 bench seats, which had deteriorated from the 
years of being exposed to the elements, with new preserved wood tops. 
Jason accomplished this by raising funds locally and recruiting 20 
other scouts who helped Jason with all of the cutting, bolting, and 
cleaning necessary to complete the project. Jason and his recruits 
donated over 120 hours of their time to complete the renovation of the 
Ephrata Cloister.
  Again, I would like to congratulate Jason for achieving the rank of 
Eagle Scout. I know he worked hard and with great self-determination to 
earn this distinguished honor. I am honored to have such a fine young 
man in my district who is willing to donate himself to the community. I 
wish Jason the best of luck in all of his future endeavors and trust 
that he will continue to make his family, friends, and this Member of 
Congress proud of him.

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