[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 18 (Tuesday, February 14, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E137]
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CELEBRATING THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE ``BLUE & GOLD'' WITH CUB SCOUT PACK 
                                  890

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 14, 2006

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I recognize 
the young men from Cub Scout Pack 890 from Woodlawn, New York as they 
celebrate the traditions and contributions of the Boy Scouts of America 
on this, the 76th anniversary of Cub Scouting.
  Since 1910 Cub Scouts have embraced their motto ``Do Your Best'' and 
promoted the values of: citizenship, compassion, cooperation, courage, 
faith, health, honesty, perseverance, positive attitude, 
resourcefulness, respect, and responsibility among its membership.
  Today we have more than 885,000 Cub Scouts across America, learning 
valuable life lessons through the scouting program, who will be the 
next generation of leaders.
  On Sunday, February 12, 2006 Pack 890 will celebrate the Anniversary 
of Scouting with a ``Blue & Gold'' dinner; blue representing truth, 
spirituality, steadfast loyalty and the sky above and gold which stands 
for warm sunlight, good cheer and happiness.
  Mr. Speaker, thank you for the opportunity to recognize Cub Scout 
Pack 890, whose members have learned at a very young age the importance 
of teamwork and giving back to one's community. We should be proud 
knowing they are this Nation's future.

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