[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 48 (Tuesday, April 5, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E641]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING CHRISTOPHER S. HAMILTON

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 5, 2011

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Christopher 
S. Hamilton for his outstanding service to the Tall Pine Council, Boy 
Scouts of America. Christopher will be honored at a luncheon on 
Thursday, April 7, sponsored jointly by the Tall Pine Council and the 
Burton Rotary Club, where he will be presented with the Jack A. Hamady 
Good Scout Award.
  Christopher S. Hamilton grew up in the Flint area, earning the Eagle 
Scout distinction from Troop 120 in Linden Michigan. He went on to play 
football for Purdue University and was a member of the only Purdue team 
to win the Rose Bowl. After graduation he returned to the Flint area 
and worked for AC Spark Plug until his retirement in 2007. During this 
time he was an avid promoter of Scouting. Christopher was an Explorer 
Advisor for Post 651, a volunteer committee member of the Tall Pine 
Council Golf Tournament for over 20 years, and a Friends of Scouting 
Captain for the Tall Pine Council. In 1999 he received the Silver 
Beaver Award, the highest award given to an adult volunteer in 
Scouting.
  In 2008 Christopher became the Executive Director of the Old Newsboys 
of Flint. This was the culmination of several years working as a member 
of the Old Newsboys of Flint Board of Directors. He served as President 
of the Board and Secretary/Treasurer before assuming the duties of 
Executive Director. He has been active with Easter Seals, the United 
Way, the Burton Rotary Club, F&AM Lodge Number 23, Flint Elks Number 
222, Burton Eagles, and several local Chambers of Commerce.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Representatives to join me in 
congratulating Christopher S. Hamilton as he is honored by the Tall 
Pine Council, Boy Scouts of America for his work on behalf of the 
children in the Flint community. He has touched numerous lives and I 
wish him the best in the future.

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