[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 60 (Thursday, April 23, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E962]
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                     TRIBUTE TO BOY SCOUT TROOP 127

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                           HON. BILL SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 23, 2009

  Mr. SHUSTER. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
accomplishments of Boy Scout Troop 127 as it celebrates its 90th 
anniversary on April 18, 2009. Troop 127 has played a crucial role in 
developing the character of over 1,000 boys, and continues to do so 
today with thirty-six Scouts.
  Troop 127 was founded in 1919 (originally as Troop 7) with the 
Presbyterian Church of Falling Spring as its sponsoring organization. 
The Reverend William L. Mudge was the first Scoutmaster of Boy Scout 
Troop 7, which began with 19 Scouts and grew to 46 by 1925. Troop 127 
has a long history of more than 60 years of continued summer camping 
and service support to Keystone Area Council's Hidden Valley Scout 
Reservation in Loysville, Pennsylvania. Their outdoor hiking tradition 
includes extended trips across the country, including, Mt. Katandin, 
Mt. Washington, and Pisgah National Forest. These outdoor adventures, 
which span the Eastern United States but also include excursions as far 
away as Alaska and Florida, serve to educate and develop character 
amongst participants.
  Boy Scout Troop 127 is currently led by The Reverend Wayne Lowe, Jr., 
Charles Q. Smith, and Scoutmaster Donn Schoonover. The leadership of 
these gentlemen and those that led the Troop in the past has inspired 
more than 125 youth to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout.
  Troop 127's contribution to the community and to Pennsylvania as a 
whole is without question. Troop 127's proud tradition of 90 years of 
Scouting service to the Greater Chambersburg and Franklin County 
Communities embodies the spirit of Scouting and serves to encourage 
Pennsylvania's boys to work hard and give back to their community. I 
congratulate Troop 127 in their celebration of the 90th anniversary of 
such a wonderful organization, as it has brought a greater appreciation 
to our area and has surely been an asset to the community.

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