[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 82 (Wednesday, June 19, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1103]
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  HONORING THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA IN THEIR HEEDING THE PRESIDENT'S 
                      CALL FOR AFGHAN YOUTH RELIEF

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                           HON. NICK LAMPSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 19, 2002

  Mr. LAMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I am here today to honor the Boy Scouts of 
America who answered the call of the President to raise funds for the 
Afghan Youth Relief Fund in light of events following September 11th. 
This extraordinary opportunity allowed Boy Scouts throughout the nation 
to aid in a national cause.
  In my district, the 470 Scouts of Three Rivers responded to the 
President at our Veterans' Day celebration of 2001. It was at this 
celebration that they were able to raise over 1,000 dollars! Today 
Brandon Johnson from Council 578 of Beaumont, Texas is representing 
Three Rivers at both the White House and the Red Cross.
  The Boy Scouts of America's response shows that young people are 
answering the challenges proposed to them by their leaders during this 
time of great need. It is great to see that they are taking the 
initiative to lead at this critical time in American history.

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