[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 184 (Tuesday, December 4, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2484]
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                     TRIBUTE TO CUB SCOUT PACK 203

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 4, 2007

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Cub Scout 
Pack 203 of Clear Lake and Ventura in North Central Iowa on their 50th 
Anniversary.
  Chartered in December of 1955, Cub Scout Pack 203 provides teaching, 
service and leadership opportunities to approximately 50 boys in first 
through fifth grades. Aided by the participation of their families and 
adult leaders, each member practices Cub Scouting's Twelve Core Values 
that include citizenship, compassion, cooperation, courage, faith, 
health and fitness, honesty, perseverance, positive attitude, 
resourcefulness, respect and responsibility. Pack 203 participates in 
many service activities such as Earth Day events, collecting uniforms 
and supplies for stricken Gulf Coast scout units, and sending care 
packages to our military overseas.
  The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is ``to prepare young people 
to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in 
them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.'' For 50 years Pack 203 has 
instilled these respected values in young men, preparing them to be 
productive and honorable citizens in their communities.
  I congratulate Cub Scout Pack 203 of Clear Lake and Ventura, Iowa, on 
this historic anniversary. It is an honor to represent each member of 
this remarkable Pack in Congress, and I wish them continued success.

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