[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 43 (Wednesday, March 11, 2009)]
[House]
[Page H3318]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           HONORING SAM HOGLE

  (Mr. GINGREY of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize one of my 
constituents, Sam Hogle from Marietta, Georgia, for achieving the 
highest honor for a Boy Scout, the rank of Eagle Scout.
  As a Boy Scout myself, I know that achieving this rank is a 
significant moment in the life of any young man. However, in Sam's 
case, the accomplishment is even more inspiring because Sam was born 
blind. This circumstance could have added a significant obstacle to his 
goal of becoming an Eagle Scout. However, Sam would not let it get in 
his way, calling his blindness an inconvenience, but not a disability 
that could keep him from achieving his dream.
  Armed with this positive attitude and incredible determination, Sam 
has become an excellent student, an Eagle Scout, and an asset to his 
community.
  Sam's Eagle Scout project shows exactly what kind of young man he is. 
For his project, Sam planned, raised the funds, and led a campout for 
visually impaired boys. He wanted these boys to learn that they could 
also enjoy the outdoors and experience the same kind of fun and 
learning that he has by being a Boy Scout.
  For many of these middle school boys, it is their first campout. 
Sam's campout was extremely successful. The boys had a wonderful, 
wonderful time. I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Sam 
Hogle on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

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