[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 32 (Tuesday, March 14, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E355]
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                     TRIBUTE TO BOY SCOUT TROUP 283

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                            HON. JIM RAMSTAD

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 14, 2006

  Mr. RAMSTAD. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay special tribute to the proud 
history and wonderful accomplishments of Boy Scout Troop 283 of 
Wayzata, MN.
  This Sunday, March 19, Troop 283 will be celebrating its 90th 
anniversary at Wayzata Community Church. Troop 283 is Minnesota's 
oldest Boy Scout troop.
  Troop 283 has a rich tradition of public service to help people in 
need and has represented the highest standards in Scouting for nine 
decades. The Scouts and their many volunteer leaders have displayed an 
inspiring dedication through these past 90 years.
  Mr. Speaker, these young people are tomorrow's leaders and they are 
getting the skills, knowledge, moral guidance and inspiration they need 
through Scouting.
  The young people of today, who now more than ever need strong adult 
guidance and parental involvement in learning valuable life skills that 
will help them mature, have been extremely well-served by the generous 
and dedicated volunteers and parents who have led Troop 283 through the 
past 90 years.
  Mr. Speaker, Troop 283 has focused on giving our young people 
positive role models, emphasizing the importance of community service 
to help people in need, protecting the environment and promoting good 
citizenship.
  Everyone who has been involved with Boy Scout Troop 283 through the 
years is to be congratulated on their 90-year investment in the future 
of our Nation.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in thanking all the young people and 
leaders of Boy Scout Troop 283 over the past 90 years for all they have 
done to produce good citizens who keep America strong.

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