[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 78 (Thursday, June 2, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1031]
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                      A TRIBUTE TO JACOB HEATWOLE

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 2, 2011

  Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
Jacob Franklyn Heatwole for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
  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. Jacob's 
project was to assist in rebuilding a retaining wall at the Emergency 
Food Box in his hometown of Marshalltown. Jacob has proudly represented 
Troop 310 of Marshalltown for more than five years. To date Jacob has 
earned nearly 30 Merit Badges as well as attended the 2010 National 
Scout Jamboree.
  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 Jacob and his family in the 
United States Congress. I know that all of my colleagues will join me 
in congratulating him on achieving an Eagle Scout ranking and will wish 
him continued success in his future education and career.

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