[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 64 (Wednesday, April 29, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1011]
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                      HONORING BOY SCOUT TROOP 72

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                        HON. ALLYSON Y. SCHWARTZ

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 29, 2009

  Ms. SCHWARTZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate 
Boy Scout Troop 72 on achieving an important milestone, its 75th 
anniversary. Originally chartered on April 16, 1934, Troop 72 has 
turned hundreds of young men into community leaders, fulfilling the Boy 
Scouts of America mission to build character in young men and train 
them to become responsible citizens engaged in physical fitness and 
community development activities.
  Troop 72 is in the Washington District of the Cradle of Liberty 
Council of the Boy Scouts of America. The chartering organization, the 
Roychester Community House in the Overlook Hills neighorhood of 
Abington Township, has provided a home for the young men of Troop 72 
for many years.
  Since its inception, 175 boys from the Troop have attained the 
coveted Eagle Scout designation, Scouting's highest award. Each project 
that has propelled these young men toward the achievement of the rank 
of Eagle Scout has had an incredible impact on the betterment of the 
community. While successfully fulfilling the mission of the Boy Scouts 
of America to train young men to become responsible, engaged citizens, 
Troop 72 has also successfully established strong ties to its town. 
Troop 72's annual food drive collects thousands of canned goods each 
year.
  The Troop's active and committed adult leadership implement outreach, 
advocacy and fundraising activities to strengthen the Troop's enduring 
presence and serve as positive role models for these young men. Over 
the past 75 years, Troop 72 has served as a powerful catalyst, 
encouraging young men to make ethical and moral decisions and shaping 
them into productive, engaged citizens. I am honored to represent this 
organization's leadership and members in Congress.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in celebrating the 
75th anniversary milestone of Boy Scout Troop 72 and wishing the Troop 
and its members many more years of community enrichment and service.

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