[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 70 (Tuesday, May 11, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E798]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


         HONORING JAMES E. McERLANE FOR HIS SERVICE TO SCOUTING

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                            HON. JIM GERLACH

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 11, 2010

  Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor James E. McErlane, 
who has earned the 2010 Distinguished Citizen Award from the Chester 
County Council of Boy Scouts of America.
  Scouting has been a part of Mr. McErlane's life since he joined Troop 
7 in Malvern, Pennsylvania as a youth. He achieved the rank of Eagle 
Scout and earned his Parvuli Dei Catholic Scouting Award. A man of 
tremendous character, Mr. McErlane epitomizes the principles of 
leadership, self-discipline, hard work and a duty to serve his country 
and community that Scouting instilled in him.
  Mr. McErlane has worked to promote the traditions and enhance the 
experience of Scouting for area youth, serving on the Chester County 
Council's Executive Board of Directors and as a member on several 
Distinguished Citizen Award Dinner committees. He also chaired the 
Eagle Scout Alumni Committee.
  In addition to being a Senior Partner at Lamb McErlane Law Offices, 
Mr. McErlane continues serving as an active member of the Chester 
County Library Trust and the Chester County Food Bank.
  His extremely successful legal career and tireless work in the 
community have earned Mr. McErlane the respect and admiration of his 
peers and all who know him.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me today in recognizing 
James E. McErlane for his valuable contributions to improving the 
quality of life in his community and his exemplary commitment to the 
values of Scouting.

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