[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 172 (Thursday, December 5, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1804]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              IN RECOGNITION OF MR. THOMAS SHARPE WILMETH

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                           HON. PETE SESSIONS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 5, 2013

  Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Thomas 
Sharpe Wilmeth who will be awarded the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award 
on Saturday, December 7, 2013.
  Mr. Wilmeth was introduced to math and the concepts of math at a 
young age in Indianapolis, Indiana. He graduated high school at the age 
of 15 and went on to graduate magna cum laude with a degree in 
electrical engineering from Purdue University in 1935. Mr. Wilmeth then 
worked for various businesses where he focused on increasing efficiency 
and productivity while reducing costs. In 1949, he and his brother 
started Scot Industries. Mr. Wilmeth used his engineering background 
and education to establish a metal honing business that produced 
better, more efficient and less expensive products, such as hydraulic 
cylinders, metal tubing, and metallurgy. He now lives in Daingerfield, 
Texas and after 45 years of success, Scot Industries has 13 different 
locations and has built an international reputation for quality and 
technological leadership in the areas of specialty metal bars and high 
pressure efficient metal tubing.
  Since obtaining the rank of Eagle Scout at the age of 15, Mr. Wilmeth 
has remained true to his scouting promises of kindness, generosity, and 
sharing. As a lifelong entrepreneur and philanthropist, he continually 
contributes to his alma mater, Purdue University, and to the Boy Scouts 
of America, where both BSA councils in Indianapolis, Indiana and NeTse0 
Trails have greatly benefited. With his background, it is evident Mr. 
Wilmeth deserves the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, acknowledging his 
achievements and success within his field and his outstanding record of 
voluntary service to his community.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my esteemed colleagues to join me in expressing 
our heartiest congratulations to Mr. Thomas Sharpe Wilmeth as he 
receives this prestigious award.

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