[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 45 (Monday, March 22, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E503]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             MATHEW SILVINO ROMAN ACHIEVES EAGLE SCOUT RANK

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                         HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 22, 1999

  Mr. ORTIZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an outstanding 
young man, Mathew Silvino Roman, who has distinguished himself by 
achieving the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. He will 
be recognized for this honor in May.
  I am proud to join the chorus of Mathew's family and friends in 
congratulating him on attaining this high honor. The Boy Scouts really 
do teach lessons in life and build a foundation for responsible 
citizenship. This achievement gives young men a solid start on college 
and adulthood.
  Mathew has a sense of adventure, perhaps the most telling legacy of 
the Boy Scouts in America. His activities show him to be a leader and a 
young man who knows what is important in life. He has even added the 
``Ad Altari Dei'' Medal to his vast collection; it is the Catholic 
Church's religion medal in scouting.
  Mathew is a young scientist, with a flare for musical talent. He has 
consistently made outstanding grades throughout his school years, 
including his current advanced classes.
  This is a young man dedicated to the finest tradition of citizenship, 
faith, service, scholarship, and talent. Please join me in commending 
this new Eagle Scout.

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