[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 61 (Monday, May 7, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E742]
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  HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF BOY SCOUT TROOP 103 IN BETHALTO, IL

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                         HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 7, 2001

  Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask my colleagues to join 
me in honoring the 50th anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 103 in Bethalto, 
IL.
  Troop 103 of Bethalto, IL, is sponsored by the Bethalto United 
Methodist Church located at 240 East Sherman Street in Bethalto, IL. 
United Methodist has sponsored Troop 103 for the past 50 years. For 
Troop 103, there have been 10 former Scoutmasters and the Troop has 
produced 25 Eagle Scouts in their 50 years of existence and will soon 
add four more. This Troop has 27 active scouts that participate in many 
scouting activities throughout the year. They have participated in the 
annual Lincoln Pilgrimage in Springfield, IL, and also the Memorial Day 
Parade in Bethalto. Many former Scouts remain as business owners in the 
community of Bethalto.
  The Boy Scouts of America was incorporated to provide a program for 
community organizations that offers effective character, citizenship 
and personal fitness training for youth. They endeavor to develop 
citizens who are physically, mentally and emotionally fit; have a high 
degree of self-reliance as evidenced in such qualities as initiative, 
courage and resourcefulness; have personal values based on religious 
concepts; have the desire and skills to help others; understand the 
principles of the American social, economic and governmental systems; 
are knowledgeable about and take pride in their American heritage and 
understand our nation's role in the world; and are prepared to 
participate in and give leadership to American Society.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Troop 103 on 
the occasion of their 50th anniversary and to recognize their service 
to the community.

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