[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 143 (Friday, November 9, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1737]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 A TRIBUTE TO EAGLE SCOUT BRADY GARDEN

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 9, 2012

  Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
Brady R. Garden of Charles City, 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 with high standards that have 
been well-maintained over the past century.
  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. For his 
project, Brady chose to demolish a crumbling wall at the World War I 
Memorial at Sunnyside Cemetery in Charles City and replaced it with a 
new wood structure with vinyl siding. In total, this project took more 
than 150 hours of hard work to complete. The work ethic Brady has shown 
in his Eagle Project and every other project leading up to his Eagle 
Scout rank speaks volumes of his commitment to serving a cause greater 
than himself and assisting his community.
  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 Brady and his family in the 
United States Congress. I know that all of my colleagues in the House 
will join me in congratulating him on obtaining the Eagle Scout 
ranking, and I wish him continued success in his future education and 
career. Thank you.

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