[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 9 (Wednesday, February 2, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E143]
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  IN RECOGNITION OF JOHN PATRICK MAHER UPON HIS ACHIEVEMENT OF EAGLE 
                          SCOUT COURT OF HONOR

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                         HON. ELLEN O. TAUSCHER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 2, 2005

  Mrs. TAUSCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to my 
constituent John Patrick Maher of Eagle Scout troop No. 204 in 
Lafayette, California, as he receives the distinguished honor of the 
Eagle Scout rank.
  The honor of Eagle Scout is given only to those young men who have 
demonstrated that they have fulfilled its rigorous requirements, 
including living by the Scout Oath and Law, rising through the Boy 
Scout ranks, earning 21 merit badges, serving as a leader, and planning 
and leading a service project for their community. This is not an honor 
given out lightly: this young man is becoming an Eagle Scout because he 
is intelligent, dedicated, and principled.
  I am proud to call John Patrick Maher my constituent, for he is a 
shining example of the promise of the next generation. Indeed, he 
represents the best of the young people in our country. I extend my 
sincere congratulations to him and his family, on this momentous 
occasion.

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