[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 105 (Thursday, July 22, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1641]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              BRENT BAUKNECHT ACHIEVES RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 22, 1999

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Brent Bauknecht for 
his attainment of the rank of Eagle Scout.
  Eagle Scout is the highest honor that a Boy Scout can earn. This high 
honor requires years of dedication and hard work both to himself and 
most importantly, the community.
  Each Eagle Scout must earn 21 merit badges including First Aid; 
Camping; Citizenship of the Community; Citizenship of the Nation; 
Citizenship of the World; Family Life; and Personal Management. In 
addition, each Eagle Scout must plan, finance, and execute a service 
project that benefits the community. Furthermore, each Eagle Scout must 
hold a variety of leadership positions in which he gains important life 
skills that will always remain with him.
  Brent has accomplished this and more. He has proven himself to be an 
exceptional young man by living by the Scout Law; Scout Oath; Scout 
Motto; and Scout Promise. Only two percent of all boys entering 
scouting achieve the Eagle Badge, and this accomplishment is a true 
testament to Brent's abilities, dedication, and commitment.
  I ask you to please join me in congratulating Brent for his 
achievement and outstanding work.

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