[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 107 (Tuesday, July 20, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1376-E1377]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING BOY SCOUT TROOP 463 OF NORTHFORD, CONNECTICUT

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 20, 2010

  Ms. DeLAURO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Boy Scout Troop 463 
for its forty-five years of service to our community, and to 
congratulate them for being chosen to represent Connecticut, the 
Connecticut Yankee Council, and the Boy Scouts of America by carrying 
the Council's flag in the Centennial Parade in Washington, D.C.
  Originally chartered in March of 1965 and sponsored by Northford 
Acres Volunteer Fire Department Company #3, Troop 463 of Northford, CT, 
was established to provide character development and citizenship 
training and promote mental and physical fitness among the youth of the 
community.
  The boys of Troop 463 have dedicated at least forty weekends a year 
to Scout related activities. Community Service is a fundamental part of 
the Scouting Program, and the Troop has volunteered with organizations 
such as Relay For Life, Habitat for Humanity and Town Leaf Recycling. 
They have also participated in food drives, clothing drives, and 
community and church cleanups.
  Since 2007, six Scouts have achieved scouting's highest rank, Eagle 
Scout, bringing Troop 463's total to an impressive 23. Recently, Life 
Scout Joseph L. Parisi completed the Troop's latest Eagle Scout 
Project, the planning and construction of a 200 foot long pedestrian 
bridge on a town hiking trail.

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  I share Troop 463's pride in being nominated as a ``Super Troop'' for 
four years, three of which have been consecutive. The Super Troop honor 
is bestowed upon the Troop which exemplifies the best in Scout Spirit, 
competitive edge, good attitude and demonstrates a positive example to 
others.
  Madam Speaker, the young men of Boy Scout Troop 463 have shown 
dedication to their peers, their community, and their cause. The 
Troop's accomplishments reflect the best values of Scouting and should 
not go unnoticed.

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