[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 63 (Thursday, May 16, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E829]
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   HONORING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA TROOP 301, 
                          TEMECULA, CALIFORNIA

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                          HON. DARRELL E. ISSA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 16, 2002

  Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Boy Scouts of America, 
Troop 301, of Temecula, California, for 25 years of service and 
commitment to their community.
  On February 8, 2002, Troop 301 celebrated their 25th anniversary as a 
member of the California Inland Empire Council. This troop, established 
in 1977, has shown a strong commitment to training the leaders of 
tomorrow by teaching service and developing character, today.
  Every year, Troop 301 organizes programs to provide food, aid and 
comfort for those in need: the troop adopts families who are in 
financial need, decorates senior-citizen homes, and participates in 
community clean-up events including Temecula's ``Make a Difference 
Days.'' In addition to teaching community service, Troop 301 emphasizes 
service to the country. Following the devastating terrorist attacks on 
the United States of America on September 11, 2001, Troop 301 raised 
over $1,500 for the Red Cross disaster relief fund.
  This troop provides a valuable service to the city of Temecula by 
providing color guard presentation of the American flag at community 
events and celebrations such as Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, the 
Temecula Mayor's Prayer Breakfast and Temecula City Council meetings. 
Troop 301 is dedicated to supporting the scouting tradition and has 
helped 39 young men achieve the rank of Eagle Scout
  Mr. Speaker, I too was a Boy Scout for much of my early life. I can 
say that I am very proud to have achieved the rank of Life Scout before 
entering the Army. Today, my contributions to scouting are at a 
different level.
  I am very proud of what Troop 301 has done for the citizens of 
Temecula and I would like to extend my congratulations to the troop for 
a wonderful first 25 years. They should be very proud of what they have 
accomplished.