[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 31 (Tuesday, February 26, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E245]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    IN RECOGNITION OF DAVID M. NAGEL ACHIEVEMENT OF EAGLE SCOUT RANK

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                         HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 26, 2008

  Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate David 
Nagel, who has successfully completed the requirements for the rank of 
Eagle Scout. The Boy Scouts of America program recognizes the Eagle 
Scout as the highest attainable rank; less than four percent of Scouts 
achieve the rank of Eagle.
  The process of becoming an Eagle Scout involves earning numerous 
merit badges and demonstrating spirit, service, and leadership. Scouts 
must plan, organize, lead, and manage an extensive service project. 
David took the initiative to develop a plan for landscaping 
improvements at the Kiwanis Building in his hometown of Fountain Hills, 
Arizona. David led the project to remove a large amount of sand from a 
volleyball court in order to turn the area into a park. He 
enthusiastically installed a sprinkler system and laid sod in order to 
beautify the Kiwanis Building. Through his work, David has showed his 
strong commitment to his community and to the Boy Scouts of America, 
and has developed strong leadership and management skills that will 
serve him well in the future.
  David should be proud of his accomplishments. Again, I congratulate 
him on his achievement of Eagle Scout and say thank you for a job well 
done.

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