[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 85 (Wednesday, June 16, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1295]
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                          EAGLE SCOUTS HONORED

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                        HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 16, 1999

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to bring to the 
attention of my colleagues, sixteen outstanding young individuals from 
the 3rd Congressional District of Illinois, who have completed a major 
goal in their scouting career.
  The following young men of the 3rd Congressional District of Illinois 
have earned the high rank of Eagle Scout in the past months: George C. 
Hollich, Jason Staidl, Scott Joschko, Edward A. Distel, Joseph Jania, 
Erik A. Koster, Robert J. Landers, Jr., Thomas X. Polanski, Geoffrey 
Nikiel, Daniel S. Kantorski, Steve A. Debnar, Marc T. Sands, David 
Kantorski, Kyle Rusnak, Mark Dries, and Brian E. Backstrom. These young 
men have demonstrated their commitment to their communities, and have 
perpetuated the principles of scouting. It is important to note that 
less than two percent of all young men in America attain the rank of 
Eagle Scout. This high honor can only be earned by those scouts 
demonstrating extraordinary leadership abilities.
  In light of the commendable leadership and courageous activities 
performed by these fine young men, I ask my colleagues to join me in 
honoring the above scouts for attaining the highest honor in Scouting--
the Rank of Eagle. Let us wish them the very best in all of their 
future endeavors.

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