[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 85 (Thursday, June 25, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1235-E1236]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING JAMES K. HAAS

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                           HON. BOB SCHAFFER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 25, 1998

  Mr. BOB SCHAFFER of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 
congratulate James ``Jim'' K. Haas of Lamar, Colorado for attaining the 
rank of Eagle Scout. Jim is a member of Varsity Team #222 chartered by 
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. A mere two percent of 
all Boy Scouts ever attain this elevated rank.
  Jim began his Scouting career at six years of age, as a Tiger Cub at 
Pack #221 chartered by Washington Elementary School. He completed the 
Cub ranks at Washington through first year Webelos. Jim than 
transferred to Pack #222 and completed the second year Webelos and 
Arrow of Light Requirements. In May of 1993, Jim became a Boy Scout in 
Troop #222, and a Varsity Scout in February of 1996. Jim has served as 
quartermaster, grub master, scribe, chaplain, assistant patrol leader, 
and senior patrol leader. He has attended two years of summer camp at 
San Isabel Scout Ranch, Packard High Adventure Camp, and the 1997 
National Jamboree at FT. A.P. Hill, VA. He also earned the ``On My 
Honor'' religious award in 1997. To date, Jim has earned 42 merit 
badges, the varsity letter, three varsity pins, and is looking forward 
to a Philmont trek this summer.
  Jim chose his Eagle project after a wildfire swept through the Lake 
Hasty Campground last March, destroying much of the natural cover for 
the birds in the area. With the help of fellow members of Troop and 
Team #222, 13 quail shelters were erected, two bat boxes, two owl 
platforms, and 12 bird houses were place in the Hasty Lake area. A 
total of 164 hours was involved in this project.
  Mr. Speaker, I hereby submit for the Record a copy of an article 
which appears in the Lamar Daily News about Jim Haas.

               Jim Haas Achieves the Rank of Eagle Scout

       An Eagle Court of Honor was held May 2, 1998 for James K. 
     Haas. Jim is a member of Varsity Team #222 chartered by the 
     Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
       The Eagle Court was conducted by David Northup. Opening 
     flag ceremony was presented by Dragon Patrol of Troop #222 
     with piano accomplishment of Stars Spangled Banner by Katie 
     Rose. The invocation was given by Andy Rose. ``Voice of the 
     Eagle'' was presented by Robet Haas. Eagle presentation was 
     done by James Rupp. Lance Porter then issued the Eagle 
     Charge. Congratulatory letters were read by Connie Haas. A 
     memory quilt highlighting Jim's Scouting accomplishments was 
     presented by his sister, Jennifer Haas and family friend, 
     Paige Porter. A special music number ``Because I Have Given 
     Much'' was sung by the David Northup family. Closing flag 
     ceremony was done by the Hawk Patrol of Troop #222. 
     Benediction was given by Jim Haas.
       Jim chose red, white and blue as his colors for this Court 
     of Honor, and Service as his theme. Table decorations 
     consisted of red and blue streamers on white table clothes, 
     with silk flower vases of red roses and blue and white 
     carnations. Jim presented these as a token of his 
     appreciation to all who helped with his Court of Honor.
       Out of town guests included, Mr. and Mrs James Rupp and Mr. 
     and Mrs. Robert Haas,

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     grandparents of Canon City. Debra Rupp-Lindt, aunt, of Grand 
     Junction, John Sallee, Pioneer Trails Paraprofessional, La 
     Junta and Ted Kadlecek, Post 2203, Rocky Ford. Several other 
     Scouting volunteers from the Lamar area as well as many 
     friends were in attendance.
       On Feb. 19, 1998, James K. Haas completed the requirement 
     to attain the rank of Eagle Scout. Jim is the son of Ken and 
     Connie Haas. He is 16 years old and a sophomore at Lamar High 
     School. In addition to Scouting Jim is also active in the 
     Lamar FFA Chapter, where he received the Star Greenhand Award 
     for the 1997 year, has attended ``Made for Excellence'' 
     Leadership Training, attended the 69th Annual State 
     Convention in Pueblo, and served on several committees. Jim 
     is currently president of his Sunday School class, past 
     member of the Cloverleaf 4-H Club and has been a Lamar 
     Daily News carrier for five years, as well as a great 
     asset to the family business. In his spare time he enjoys 
     reading, farm mechanics, shooting sports, camping and 
     hiking.
       Jim began his Scouting career at six years of age, as a 
     Tiger Cub at Park #221 chartered by Washington School. He 
     completed the Cub ranks at Washington through first year 
     Webelos. Jim transferred to Pack #222, chartered by LDS 
     Church, and completed second year Webelos and Arrow of Light 
     requirements.
       May 1993, Jim became a Boy Scout in Troop #222, and a 
     Varsity Scout in February 1996. Jim has served as 
     quartermaster, grub master, scribe, chaplain, asst. patrol 
     leader, and sr. patrol leader. Jim has attended Junior 
     Leadership Training, two years summer camp at San Isabel 
     Scout Ranch, Packard High Adventure Camp, and the 1997 
     National Jamboree at Ft. A.P. Hill, Va. ``On My Honor'' 
     religious award was earned in 1997.
       To date Jim has earned 42 merit badges, the varsity letter, 
     three varsity pins, and is looking forward to a Philmont trek 
     this summer.
       Jim chose his Eagle project after a wildfire swept through 
     the Lake Hasty Campground last March, destroying much of the 
     natural cover for the birds in the area. After several 
     meetings with Virgil Harp of the Corp of Engineers, and Steve 
     Keefer of Department of Wildlife, the service project was 
     successfully completed November 1997. With the help of follow 
     members of Troop and Team #222, 13 quail shelters were 
     erected, two bat boxes, two owl platforms, and 12 bird houses 
     were placed in the Hasty Lake area. A total of 164 hours was 
     involved in this project.
       Scoutmasters Rich Nelson and James Bair, along with 
     assistant Scoutmasters David Northrup, Tom McKannon, Kent 
     Fisher and team coach Ken Haas, have all been instrumental in 
     Jim's completion of Eagle rank.

  As the Congressman representing the Fourth Congressional District of 
the State of Colorado, I am proud to represent James Haas. He sets a 
fine example showing the impact that youth can make when they strive to 
live a life of integrity. Once again, I congratulate him for this 
tremendous achievement and wish him well in any future endeavor he 
wishes to pursue.

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