[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 147 (Tuesday, October 4, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1755]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        A TRIBUTE TO ZACH WEIGEL

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 4, 2011

  Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
Zach Weigel of Elma, Iowa 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. Zach's 
Eagle Scout project involved refinishing a historic monument in the 
Elma community. In addition to this project Zach also took it upon 
himself to improve the community's bike trail by landscaping and 
erecting signage for the Old Roundhouse Trail.
  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 Zach 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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