[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 8 (Wednesday, January 23, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E53]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO EAGLE SCOUT ALEX BARRETT

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 23, 2013

  Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
Alex Barrett of Boy Scout Troop 188 in Ankeny, 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, Alex constructed and installed duck nesting platforms at the 
Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt in Polk County. The work ethic Alex 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 Alex 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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