[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 106 (Thursday, June 28, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1439]
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              HONORING MICHAEL J. CZOPKIEWICZ, EAGLE SCOUT

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 28, 2007

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor an outstanding 
constituent of my district, Michael J. Czopkiewicz, who will achieve 
the high rank of Eagle Scout on July 7th. Michael, a senior at Brother 
Rice High School, has demonstrated great dedication and commitment in 
the pursuit of this admirable goal.
  Joining the Boy Scouts in first grade, Michael has met every test and 
challenge to pass through the six ranks of the Boy Scouts. Those 
aspiring to be Eagle Scouts must fulfill requirements in the areas of 
leadership, service, and outdoor skills. To demonstrate proficiency in 
certain Scoutcraft skills, each Boy Scout must achieve merit badges in 
the areas of First Aid, Citizenship in the Community, Environmental 
Science, Personal Fitness, Family Life, and many more.
  As Michael passed through the ranks, he learned the important life 
skill of self-evaluation through his participation in Scoutmaster 
conferences. At these conferences, Michael took time to evaluate his 
past performances and look to the future to create new goals. He also 
demonstrated the worthy qualities of responsibility and maturity by 
holding leadership positions within his troop and participating in 
service projects.
  Michael's hardworking nature also extends outside the Boy Scouts. By 
working three jobs during the summer and one job during school, Michael 
has demonstrated his ability to successfully take on a variety of 
responsibilities. As a hardworking intern in my district office, 
Michael shows great interest in civic affairs and the betterment of his 
community.
  It is my honor to commend Michael J. Czopkiewicz for his achievement 
of the high rank of Eagle Scout. As a new Eagle Scout, Michael will 
join the ranks of fellow Eagle Scouts like former President Gerald R. 
Ford. Michael's devotion to the Boy Scouts for over a decade is 
laudable, and I congratulate him on his achievement. I thank him for 
his dedication to the community, and I know we can expect great things 
from him in the future.

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