[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 75 (Friday, May 27, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E976-E977]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    A TRIBUTE TO ALEX MICHAEL JAGIM

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 26, 2011

  Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
Alex Michael Jagim for the rank of an Eagle Scout. Alex is a junior at 
Waukee High School.
  The Eagle Scout rank is the highest advancement rank in scouting. 
Only about five percent of Boy Scouts earn the Eagle Scout Award. The 
award is a performance based achievement whose standards have been 
well-maintained over the years. To earn the Eagle Scout rank, a Boy 
Scout is obligated to pass specific tests that are organized by 
requirements and merit badges, as well as completing an Eagle Project 
to benefit the community. Alex's service project was to install a

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video capture system which required raising more than $6,000 in 
addition to physically installing the new system. Alex also went above 
and beyond the requirements by completing more than the minimum 
required number of merit badges, a total of 33, as well as serving in a 
variety of leadership roles throughout his time in Boy Scouts.
  In addition to his commitments as a Boy Scout, Alex is also a member 
of Waukee High School's Marching Band, Show Choir, Jazz Choir, National 
Honor Society, Tennis team, and drama department. After high school 
Alex plans to pursue a career in either Aerospace or Computer 
Engineering.
  Mr. Speaker, the example set by this young man and his supportive 
family demonstrates the rewards of hard work, dedication and 
perseverance. I am honored to represent Alex Jagim and his family in 
the United States Congress. I know that all of my colleagues will join 
me in congratulating him on earning an Eagle Scout ranking and will 
wish him continued success in his future education and career.

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