[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S11734]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO JEFF SINCLAIR

 Mr. DeMINT. Mr. President, today I pay tribute to Jeff 
Sinclair, an outstanding Scoutmaster in the State of Wisconsin who 
passed away October 25, 2006, after a brave battle with cancer.
  Jeff's involvement with the Boy Scouts began in 1998, when he became 
a leader of St. Dominic's Cub Scout Pack 119. Beginning in 2001, he 
served as Scoutmaster for St. John Vianney's Boy Scout Troop 71, and 
despite his illness, he continued leading the group until his death.
  During his tenure as Scoutmaster, Jeff mentored over 14 percent of 
his Scouts--including both of his sons--to receive the Eagle Award, the 
highest rank attainable within the Boy Scouts. This is a stark contrast 
to the national average of 4 percent of Scouts who receive the award. 
Jeff's remarkable dedication and leadership to the group has earned him 
numerous awards and commendations, and I believe he deserves our 
recognition as well.
  Jeff was also accepted as a member of the Boy Scout prestigious Order 
of the Arrow Honor Society, and his sons followed in his footsteps to 
attain the distinction. Clearly, not only did Jeff commit himself to 
serving others, but he inspired those around him to do the same.
  Born on March 9, 1960, in Milwaukee to Dr. Eugene and Jean Sinclair, 
Jeff was an accomplished individual who dedicated himself to helping 
others. In 1983 he earned a business degree from Marquette University, 
and for the next several years, he used his skills and expertise to 
serve the State of Wisconsin through the Department of Revenue.
  While Jeff was successful and well regarded in his career and 
throughout Boy Scouts, his greatest priorities were his family and his 
faith. A loving husband to wife Kathy and a dedicated father to four 
children--Matt, Andy, Maggie and Emma--Jeff found great joy in 
encouraging and supporting their endeavors. In addition to his devoted 
involvement with his sons' Boy Scout troop, Jeff often assisted with 
his daughters' soccer teams. He was also very active in his home 
parish, St. Dominic's.
  On behalf of my colleagues and myself, I want to remember Jeff 
Sinclair for his dedication to his family, church, and community. 
Undoubtedly, he was a great friend, mentor, and source of joy to 
countless individuals throughout the years, and he will be missed.
  Mr. President, please join me in offering deepest sympathy to his 
wife, children, and parents. May they find peace and comfort knowing 
that Jeff's legacy of serving, teaching, and empowering others will 
last far into the future that this world is a better place because of 
him.

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