[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 38 (Friday, March 15, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E317]
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                    IN HONOR OF THE PARADISO FAMILY

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                      HON. MICHAEL G. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 15, 2013

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, on September 2, 1912, Arthur Rose 
Eldred of New York earned this Nation's first Eagle Scout Award. Arthur 
would be the first of three generations of Eldred's to rise to the rank 
of Eagle; his son and grandson hold the honor as well. The title of 
Eagle is an exceptional and extraordinary achievement earned by just 2% 
of Boy Scouts. This uncommon accomplishment is precisely why, Mr. 
Speaker, I rise today to recognize Michael and Cheryl Paradiso. On 
Saturday, March 16, 2013, Daniel Paradiso will be the fourth child of 
Michael and Cheryl to attain scouting's highest honor. Their daughter, 
Stephanie, has achieved the Gold Award in Girl Scouting and their three 
sons, Tony, M.J., and now Daniel have all earned the rank of Eagle 
Scout.
  A century has passed since Arthur Eldred earned our Nation's first 
Eagle Award. One hundred years later, dedicated parents Mike and Cheryl 
Paradiso provide the guidance, support and commitment for their 
children just as Arthur Eldred did for his son and grandson. 
Congratulations, Mike and Cheryl for your extraordinary achievement.

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