[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 125 (Friday, September 29, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1949-E1950]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  COMMENDING THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA TROOP ONE OF SACRAMENTO ON ITS 
                            90TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. DORIS O. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 29, 2006

  Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise in tribute to the Boy Scouts of 
America Troop One of Sacramento as they celebrate their 90th 
anniversary and ask all of my colleagues to join

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with me in saluting the Scouts and alumni of Troop One.
  Troop One was founded in 1916. It has a storied history and is widely 
known as the oldest continuously operating troop west of the 
Mississippi River. In the past 90 years, an estimated 1,500 young men 
have been members of Troop One, earning over 15,000 merit badges.
  Not only is troop 1 one of the oldest troops, it is also one of the 
most successful troops in the United States. Historically, only five 
percent of Boy Scouts nationwide achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. Troop 
One, however, far surpassed that mark with an impressive 20 percent, 
totaling over 300 Eagle Scouts.
  Over its 90-year history, Troop One has performed many community 
improvement projects: they repaired and restored the Old City Cemetery, 
constructed park benches throughout the city and landscaped numerous 
elementary, middle and high schools. The troop has a historic 
commitment to service and received an award for selling war bonds 
during World War One. These are just a few of Troop One's community 
service efforts benefiting Sacramento and the Nation.
  This troop has also produced more than its fair share of local and 
national leaders. One of the most prominent alumni is the former 
Governor of California and Chief Justice of the United States Supreme 
Court, Earl Warren. Chief Justice Warren's sons were both in Troop One 
when he was Governor of California and his wife opened the Governor's 
mansion for the troop's mother's meetings. One of its most active local 
leaders and troop alumni, George Morrow, has had twelve family members 
achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, carrying on the troop's strong family 
tradition.
  Mr. Speaker, the Boy Scouts of America, Troop One of Sacramento, 
clearly has become a family and community tradition. Troop One has 
helped young boys develop into community leaders. For 90 years, the 
troop's service projects have helped shape and improve the Sacramento 
community, and I am confident the troop will continue its work in 
Sacramento for many years to come. I ask my colleagues to join me in 
wishing the Boy Scouts of America, Troop One of Sacramento, a happy 
90th anniversary and continued success.

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