[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 88 (Friday, June 12, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1391]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        IN RECOGNITION OF THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF ANTHONY APPLEWHITE

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 12, 2009

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Anthony Applewhite of Boy Scout Troop 1577 on being promoted to the 
rank of Eagle Scout. Fewer than 2% of all scouts have mastered the 
skills necessary to achieve this honor. Anthony's achievement of this 
rank is even more extraordinary because, at the age of just 13, he is 
one of the youngest Eagle Scouts ever in the 100 year history of Boy 
Scouts of America.
  For his Eagle Scout Service Project, Anthony designed, planned and 
managed the construction of a picnic area at The Kings Chapel in 
Clifton, Va. This picnic area was completed efficiently and now is 
enjoyed by community members as well as the children who attend the The 
Kings Chapel pre-school. This is just a recent example of Anthony's 
scouting achievements. Anthony also was recognized for his leadership 
and service in his Boy Scout Troop with membership in the Order of the 
Arrow, the National Honor Society of Scouting.
  In addition to his success within the Boy Scouts, Anthony is an Honor 
Roll Student at Rocky Run Middle School. He excels in science, math and 
technology and would like to attend the Massachusetts Institute of 
Technology. Anthony plans a dual career of game designer and 
neurosurgeon where he can utilize many of his impressive abilities. 
Anthony's scholastic abilities were highlighted when he captained his 
Odyssey of the Mind teams for the creative problem solving 
competitions. He also enjoys travel soccer as well as the violin.
  Anthony has set many short- and long-term goals for himself ranging 
from continuing his involvement in the Scouts where he hopes to be 
selected to attend the 2010 National Jamboree and the 2012 World 
Jamboree to a career in the medical and technological fields.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating 
Anthony on being one of the youngest Eagle Scouts in scouting history 
and in wishing him the very best in what promises to be a very bright 
future. I would also like to ask my colleagues to join me in expressing 
our thanks to Anthony's family, friends and troop leaders for the 
support that they have given Anthony which has allowed and encouraged 
his development as a fine young citizen.

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