[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 39 (Tuesday, March 31, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E532]
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                          EAGLE SCOUT HONORED

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                        HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 31, 1998

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to bring to the 
attention of my colleagues an outstanding young individual from the 3rd 
Congressional District of Illinois who has completed a major goal in 
his Scouting career. Kevin J. Zielinski, a young man from Boy Scout 
Troop 358, Midlothian, Illinois will be honored at an Eagle Scout Court 
of Honor.
  It is important to note that less than two percent of all Scouts in 
America attain the rank of Eagle Scout. This high honor can only be 
earned by those Scouts demonstrating extraordinary leadership 
abilities.
  Kevin has clearly demonstrated such leadership abilities. When flood 
victims in North Dakota were in need of basic necessities, he took 
action. Kevin Zielinski led a group of volunteers that collected 
household cleaning supplies and personal care items for these victims 
of adverse circumstances. Through his achievements in Scouting, Kevin 
has shown that he is the kind of young man who can be counted upon to 
provide leadership in the community throughout his life.
  Kevin also has the honor of being the 40th Eagle Scout from Troop 
358. This shows that he has been successful in a highly disciplined 
organization of young men, promoting the kinds of values and 
achievements that we will always need to keep America a great nation.
  In light of the commendable leadership and courageous activities 
performed by this fine young man, I ask my colleagues to join me in 
honoring Kevin J. Zielinski for attaining the highest honor in 
Scouting--the Rank of Eagle. Let us wish him the very best in all of 
his future endeavors.

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