[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 23 (Wednesday, February 13, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E141]
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                         IN HONOR OF TROOP 127

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                      HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 13, 2013

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the 
outstanding community service efforts of Boy Scout Troop 127 of the 
Riegelsville, Bucks County Council, Pennsylvania.
  As a father of three boys who are involved in Scouting and as an 
Eagle Scout myself, I understand the principles and values that 
scouting has to offer. In 2012 alone, Troop 127 has accomplished a 
number of activities that embody that embody what it means to be a 
Scout.
  Some notable examples of service in the last year include: Reaching 
out to help others during the hardship that took place after Hurricane 
Sandy by assisting the American Red Cross for two days at Palisades 
High School shelter. They honored their country by assisting with the 
Eagle Scout project of Brandon Youpa, a project that was two years in 
planning and resulted in the honoring of veterans both past and present 
within their community. They even worked to preserve the environment by 
cleaning up a staggering eight miles of the Delaware Canal.
  The members of Troop 127 are prime examples of what it means to be a 
Boy Scout. They are conscious of country, the values of their country, 
those less fortunate than themselves, and of their faith. The members 
of Troop 127 have shown maturity and are valued members of our 
community. Becoming a Boy Scout bestows a great level of responsibility 
on the young men who are willing to take up Scouting's values. The 
community looks to the young men of Troop 127 as leaders now and in the 
years to come.
  I sincerely hope that the scouts of Troop 127 continue down the 
challenging and rewarding path that the Boy Scouts has to offer. The 
Scouts commitment to the betterment of oneself and the pursuit of 
something greater are something any young man can benefit from. I 
applaud them on their service accomplishments this past year, extend my 
best wishes for their continued success and service.

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