[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 123 (Monday, October 4, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1790]
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                  PAYING TRIBUTE TO FLORIE MASSAROTTI

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 4, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to 
pay tribute to Florie Massarotti, a truly dedicated community leader 
from Cokedale, Colorado. Florie has been participating in the Boy 
Scouts for over fifty years, both as a young member and as an adult 
leader in various positions. The mentorship he has provided to many 
children in Las Animas County is exemplary, and I would like to join my 
colleagues here today in recognizing his tremendous achievements before 
this body of Congress and this Nation.
  Florie began his long association and service with the Boy Scouts at 
the age of twelve in Cokedale. After graduating high school, he stopped 
participating for several years, during which time the local troop was 
disbanded. When, in 1958, the Holy Name Society reorganized the troop, 
Florie volunteered as a third assistant scoutmaster. Two weeks later he 
became the Scoutmaster. For twenty years, Florie headed his troop, 
passing on the leadership role to his successor, while assuming a 
position as a council member. In the 1990's, when the Scoutmaster 
position was vacated, he took the lead until a replacement was found. 
Today, in addition to serving as a council member, Florie is a member 
of the Rocky Mountain Council Executive Board. In recognition for his 
commendable contributions, Florie was awarded the St. George Award, a 
Roman Catholic award for adults in Scouting, the 50-year Pin, and the 
Silver Beaver that is awarded to Scouters with distinguished service.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a privilege to honor Florie Massarotti for his 
half-century of contributions to the Boy Scouts. His actions serve as 
an example, and it is with great pleasure to recognize him today before 
this body of Congress and this Nation. Thank you, Florie, and I wish 
you well with all of your future endeavors.

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