[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 23 (Wednesday, February 13, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E135]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO EAGLE SCOUT CONNOR MULLEN

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 13, 2013

  Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
Connor Mullen of Boy Scout Troop 152 in Adel, 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 for more than a 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, Connor coordinated the construction of a permanent structure 
for his high school's band director to use for rehearsals during the 
marching band season. This structure will ensure the director's safety 
as it facilitates greater instruction through a ``bird's eye view.'' 
The work ethic Connor 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. Connor's remarkable accomplishment represents more than a 
decade of commitment to the Boy Scouts--and his achievement is made all 
the more incredible by his triumph over leukemia. I am honored to 
represent Connor 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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