[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 142 (Tuesday, November 1, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2229]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING BOY SCOUT TROOP 20 OF THE TOQUA DISTRICT, GREAT SMOKY 
              MOUNTAIN COUNCIL ON ITS FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY

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                        HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN JR.

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 1, 2005

  Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, every Boy Scout of America Troop deserves 
recognition, and I am proud to have many active Troops in my District 
which are making a tremendous difference in our communities every day.
  I rise today though to recognize Boy Scout Troop 20 of the Toqua 
District, Great Smoky Mountain Council in Knoxville, Tennessee. Troop 
20 is celebrating its 50th anniversary this month.
  For half of a century Troop 20 has been practicing the outstanding 
principles of Scouting and making Knoxville a better community. I 
believe every Member of this body shares the gratitude I have for this 
Troop, its leaders and scouts, both past and present.
  Troop 20 has actively participated in collecting food goods for the 
homeless as part of the ``Scouting for Food'' program. The Scouts and 
leaders of this Troop have made countless improvements to area 
churches, parks and community facilities. They have assisted in many 
other civic oriented projects and have always displayed a sincere 
desire to serve those around them.
  I have had the distinct honor of presenting many Scouts of Troop 20 
with a United States Flag as they are awarded the prestigious Eagle 
Scout designation. Every Scout though of Troop 20 has distinguished 
himself as an upstanding member of our community and a fine citizen of 
our Nation.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that the United States House of Representatives 
join me in saying congratulations to Boy Scout Troop 20 for 50 years of 
service and distinction.

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