[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 163 (Tuesday, December 18, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1948-E1949]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              TRIBUTE TO EAGLE SCOUT KYLE MATTHEW JENNETT

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 18, 2012

  Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
Kyle Matthew Jennett of Creston, 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, Kyle renovated latrines at a local county park to ensure 
greater public utilization, including handicap accessibility. The work 
ethic Kyle has shown in his

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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 Kyle 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.

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