[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 41 (Thursday, March 13, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E477]
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   COMMEMORATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF CUB SCOUT PACK 596 FROM ST. 
                            ALPHONSUS PARISH

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                             HON. PAUL RYAN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 13, 2003

  Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in recognition of 
the 50th anniversary of Cub Scout Pack 596 from St. Alphonsus Parish in 
Greendale, Wisconsin. For the past five decades, the leaders, and 
members of Cub Scout Pack 596 have made invaluable contributions to 
their community, to Wisconsin, and to our country.
  Since 1930, the Cub Scout have helped young boys learn new skills and 
civic responsibility. Character development, good citizenship, and 
personal achievement are among the ten purposes of cub scouting. Other 
goal include spiritual growth, family understanding, respectful 
relationships, sportsmanship and fitness, friendly service, and fun and 
adventure. Cub scouts earn merit badges in recognition for physical 
fitness and talent-building activities. As a former cub scout, I 
believe that the values I was taught as a member--respect for nature, 
for other people, and for ourselves--have helped to shape who I am 
today.
  Pack 596 makes a difference in their community every year through 
programs such as Scouting for Food. In this program, scouts leave empty 
bags at homes in their neighborhood for the families to fill. The 
scouts then return the following weekend to take the food-filled bags 
to the local food pantry. Pack 596 also participates in a toy drive for 
needy children every Christmas. These boys have consistently worked to 
make the world a better place and steadfastly honored their motto to do 
their best.
  Mr. Speaker, Cub Scout Pack 596 has served as a model for all cub 
scout packs for 50 years. They have set a high standard for cub scouts 
everywhere through their commitment to God and country and their 
dedication to helping develop the future leaders of our Nation.

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