[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 60 (Thursday, April 29, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E807-E808]
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                     TRIBUTE TO BOY SCOUT TROOP 116

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 29, 1999

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Boy Scout 
Troop 116 which is celebrating its 50th year of service to Madera, 
California. Troop 116 has influenced the lives of approximately 700 men 
and boys in the values of citizenship, leadership by example, caring 
for the environment, respecting one's fellow man, and respecting the 
religious values of others.
  During the troop's 50 years it has guided 42 of its members through 
the requirements to attain the ultimate rank of Eagle Scout. About

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eight percent of Troop 116's youth have attained the Eagle Scout Rank--
about four times the national average. Scout training has also enabled 
two scouts to receive the Life Saving Awards from the National Council 
for saving a life while greatly risking their own.
  Troop 116 has participated in several activities, and encourages 
volunteerism. It has sent many members to the periodic National 
jamborees held at various national historical sites. Scouts have 
initiated and participated in numerous food and clothing drives for the 
needy, a variety of clean-up and local improvement projects, as well as 
volunteering and doing a host of maintenance and upgrading projects in 
state and federal parks.
  The Eagle Scouts will recognize their sponsor, The United Methodist 
Church of Madera, by presenting an Eagle's Nest as a sign of 
appreciation for the church's sponsorship over the past 50 years.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Boy Scout Troop 116 in their 
50th Anniversary for doing its part to positively influence the lives 
of men and boys in the Central Valley, and contribute to the community. 
I urge my colleagues to join me in wishing Troop 116 many years of 
continued success.

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