[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 127 (Friday, August 3, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1722]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      TRIBUTE TO WALTER HART UPON EARNING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT

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                            HON. CONNIE MACK

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 2, 2007

  Mr. MACK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Walter Hart of 
Lehigh Acres, Florida upon earning the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boys 
Scouts of America.
  Mr. Hart's honor is truly significant because he earned the rank 70 
years after completing the requirements for the award. Before he could 
collect his award, Mr. Hart joined the Navy and served for 2 years 
aboard the USS Alfred A. Cunningham during World War II.
  Mr. Hart earned 23 merit badges during his time as a Boy Scout, 
fulfilling requirements in the areas of leadership, service, and 
outdoor skills. As only 5 percent of Boy Scouts earn the rank of Eagle 
Scout, Mr. Hart's accomplishment is quite notable and worthy of 
distinction.
  Mr. Hart's service didn't end with the Boy Scouts. He fought for our 
country overseas during World War II and continued to serve his 
community at home when he returned from the war--no doubt in part 
because of the skills and values he learned as a member of the Boy 
Scouts. Mr. Hart is part of a prestigious group of accomplished men who 
have served our country well.
  Madam Speaker, I know the people of Southwest Florida join me in 
offering our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Hart upon this great 
honor. We're proud of him and all of his accomplishments. I wish Mr. 
Hart and his family all the best as he continues to serve our community 
as an official Eagle Scout.

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