[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 125 (Monday, September 30, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1680]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO GEORGE THOMPSON

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                          HON. GARY G. MILLER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 26, 2002

  Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute 
and honor the outstanding accomplishments of George Thompson, who is 
retiring after 28 exemplary years as Scout Master of Boy Scout Troop 
762 in Yorba Linda, California.
  During this time, Mr. Thompson impacted the lives of more than 440 
young men ages 11 to 18 years of age. The leadership, guidance and 
support he provided, played a great role in 47 of those young men 
attaining the elite rank of Eagle Scout, the highest award that a Boy 
Scout can receive.
  Mr. Thompson has been the worthy recipient of many honors and awards 
for his ongoing dedication and service, among them, the Order of the 
Arrow, 1973; Scouter's Training Award, 1974; Scouter's Key, 1981; 
District Award of Merit, 1981; National Eagle Scout Association 
Regional Award of Excellence, 1986 and the Silver Beaver in 1988.
  Mr. Thompson's commitment to scouting has earned him the admiration 
and respect of those who have had the privilege of working with him. I 
would like to congratulate him on these impressive accomplishments and 
sincerely thank him for the difference that he has made in his 
community.

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