[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 142 (Saturday, October 10, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2040]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING TWO EAGLE SCOUTS

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                           HON. BOB ETHERIDGE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 9, 1998

  Mr. ETHERIDGE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor two young men in my 
district who have earned the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout, Mr. 
Joshua Westly Robinson and Mr. Loren Christopher Robinson. These twin 
brothers from Coats, North Carolina exemplify leadership and community 
service, serving as a bright hope for the future of America.
  Joshua Westly Robinson began his Scouting career as a member of Cub 
Scout Pack 779 in 1989. As a Cub Scout, Joshua earned the God and Me 
and God and Family Religious Awards, his WEBELOS Badge, and nineteen 
Activity Badges. In January of 1993, he earned his Arrow of Light Cub 
Scout Badge and bridged over to Boy Scout Troop 779. He has served as a 
Troop Guide, Patrol Leader, and Senior Patrol Leader as a member of 
Troop 779. To date, he has earned a total of 56 Merit Badges. Joshua is 
currently a Brotherhood Member in the Order of the Arrow, and Honor 
Camper's Organization.
  Joshua embodies the idea of a student athlete, earning many academic 
awards while participating in four team sports at Erwin Triton High 
School. Currently, Joshua is a junior at the North Carolina School of 
Science and Mathematics. He earned his Eagle Scout Award on December 
12, 1997 and is currently eligible to wear a Gold Palm.
  Loren Christopher Robinson also began his Scouting career as a member 
of Cub Scout Pack 779 in 1989. He earned both the God and Me and God 
and Family Religious Awards, and nineteen Activity Badges on his way to 
becoming a WEBELOS Scout in 1992. He became a Boy Scout in 1993 after 
achieving the Arrow of Light Award. As a member of Troop 779, Loren has 
served as Patrol Leader and as Assistant Senior Patrol Leader. To date, 
Loren has earned 50 Merit Badges and is currently a Brotherhood Member 
of the Order of the Arrow.
  Loren is currently a Junior at Erwin Triton High School where he 
excels in the sport of swimming. He has won many state and local 
awards, including representing the state of North Carolina in national 
competition. Loren earned his Eagle Scout Award on August 17, 1998.
  As a former Scout leader myself and a recipient of the Silver Beaver 
Award, I know the difference that Scouting can make in young lives. I 
congratulate Joshua Westly Robinson and Loren Christopher Robinson on 
their momentous achievements. I wish them both all the best in their 
future endeavors.

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