[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 124 (Friday, October 6, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1723]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING EAGLE SCOUT EDGAR JAMES III

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 6, 2000

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Eagle Scout Edgar James 
III.
  Edgar James, III began scouting at the age of seven in 1992 as a Cub 
Scout with Pack 263, Stuyford District, Brooklyn, New York. As a Cub 
Scout, he learned the basics of Scouting, and as a Webelos, he prepared 
himself to become a Boy Scout. In May 1995, Edgar earned Cub Scout's 
highest award, the Arrow of Light.
  Edgar was selected by his peers as a candidate for the Order of the 
Arrow, Honor Campers. He successfully completed the Ordeal and was 
inducted into the Order of the Arrow, Shu-Shu-Gah Lodge #24, in 1997.
  Through tenacity, determination and hard work, Edgar progressed 
consistently through the ranks from tenderfoot in 1995 to his Eagle 
Award on July 27, 1999. Along the trail to Eagle, Edgar has served in 
several leadership positions including Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol 
Leader and, currently, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader.
  Edgar completed his Eagle service project with Outstanding Renewal 
Enterprises, Inc., in Manhattan. His goal was to encourage others while 
learning about environmentally sound management of New York City's 
Solid waste. Recycling and composting methods were used to inspire New 
York City residents to take responsibility for their environment in 
order to make the city a cleaner and greener place in which to live.
  Edgar is a junior attending Midwood High School at Brooklyn College 
where he is in the Medical Science program and played the trumpet in 
the Marching Band. He was selected to participate in the Intel 
Corporation Social Science Research Program, representing Midwood High 
School. Edgar is a member of St. Paul Community Baptist Church in 
Brooklyn, New York. His future plans include a career in either 
medicine or law or, hopefully, to combine both and become a sports 
agent.
  Mr. Speaker, Edgar is one of tomorrow's leaders, and I encourage my 
colleague to join me in honoring him today.




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