[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 192 (Thursday, December 17, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E3028]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE CAREER OF DON LINDSEY

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                          HON. RALPH M. HALL-

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 16, 2009

  Mr. HALL of Texas. Madam Speaker, the Boy Scouts of America, which 
will celebrate its 100th Anniversary on February 8, 2010, has 
contributed to our communities through their leadership and dedication 
over the past 100 years, creating a better environment for our families 
to live, work and play. I rise today to pay tribute to one individual 
in particular, Mr. Don Lindsey, who began his scouting career in 1957. 
As an Eagle Scout, Mr. Lindsey took over a newly formed group as a 
Scoutmaster, a position he held for 31 years, and was directly involved 
in the making of 144 Eagle Scouts from this troop. He has served as a 
Boy Scout Chairman twice, and is directly responsible for $4.4 million 
in facility renovations and new additions to Clements Scout Ranch over 
the last four years, with another $6 million slotted for use.
  Along with his service to the Boy Scouts of America over the past 52 
years, Mr. Lindsey has been involved in service to his community and 
country in many other forms. He served as mayor of Terrell, Texas for 
ten years, County Fire Marshall for eight years, and retired from 35 
years of military service as an Army Command Sergeant Major. In his 
church, Mr. Lindsey has served as an elder, deacon, and board member. 
He currently serves as a Council Committee Member and Summer Camp 
Director for Circle Ten Council.
  His contributions to his community have been recognized through the 
many awards and decorations he has received, including the Whitney 
Young Award; God and Service Award; Citizen of the Year for Terrell, 
Texas; Silver Beaver; and the George Meany Award.
  Mr. Lindsey is a man who lives by example through his service to God, 
country, and through his role as a Scout, which has garnered him 
respect by all those who come in contact with him. Madam Speaker, I ask 
those present today to join me in recognizing a true servant to our 
country, Mr. Don Lindsey.

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