[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 61 (Tuesday, April 17, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E757]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE BOY SCOUTS OF TROOP 648 FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE 
                                 SCOUT

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                          HON. JAMES P. MORAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 17, 2007

  Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Joseph 
Cameron Morgan, Evan Carlin O'Rourke, Christopher Anthony Piemonte, 
William E. Pierce, and Joshua Paul St. Louis of Alexandria, Virginia, 
for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. As 
members of Troop 648 in the Chain Bridge District of the National 
Capital Area Council, these Scouts have exemplified the finest 
qualities of leadership and citizenship in earning Boy Scouts' most 
prestigious award.
  At Troop 648, these Scouts have provided leadership in a variety of 
positions. They have led as Senior Patrol Leaders, Assistant Senior 
Patrol Leaders, and as Troop Representatives to the Order of the Arrow, 
Scouting's national honor society. They have also served as Junior 
Assistant Scoutmasters to Troop 648 supervising and supporting the 
other Boy Scouts.
  Together and collectively, these Scouts have trekked through the 
mountains of Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania, explored underground 
caves, sailed the Chesapeake Bay and gone on numerous camping trips. 
They have earned dozens of merit badges and many service awards, 
including the President's Volunteer Service Award (Gold) for providing 
over 250 hours of service to the community in a twelve month period. 
They have earned numerous environmental awards including the World 
Conservation Award and the William T. Hornaday Award. These young men 
are truly exemplary Scouts.
  For their Eagle Scout Leadership Service Projects, these young men 
have organized and managed dozens of volunteers. They have led 
conservation projects, trail construction and park restoration 
involving hundreds of hours of work. Our communities are truly a better 
place to live because of their efforts.
  Madam Speaker and fellow members of Congress, I ask you to join me in 
commending these present and future leaders for their accomplishments 
with the Boy Scouts of America and for achieving the distinction of 
Eagle Scout.

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