[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 41 (Friday, March 9, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E507]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    PAYING TRIBUTE TO RANDALL JENSEN

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 9, 2007

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Randall Jensen, a 
recent recipient of the Boy Scouts of America's Silver Beaver Award.
  Randall, an optometrist who performs Kindergarten eye screenings in 
the Moapa Valley school system, has been actively involved with the Boy 
Scouts of America since he was a child. In 1972, he earned the 
organization's highest Scout achievement when he was made an Eagle 
Scout. After enjoying the benefits of participating in the Boy Scouts, 
Randall returned to the organization in 1978 to work as an Assistant 
Scoutmaster. Today, Randall serves as chairman for the Anasazi District 
of the Las Vegas Area Council of Boy Scouts. Since volunteering with 
the Boy Scouts, his work as a Scout leader has driven him to assist 
youth who struggle fitting in with peer and social groups.
  On February 15, 2007, Mr. Jensen was awarded with the Silver Beaver 
Award in recognition of his distinguished service to the organization. 
This award has been awarded since 1931 and represents the great work 
Randall has done with the Boy Scouts.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Randall Jensen. His dedication to 
the community through his work with the Boy Scouts is commendable and I 
congratulate him on being recognized with the Silver Beaver Award.

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