[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 23 (Thursday, February 6, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E175]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING BOY SCOUT TROOP 140 AS IT CELEBRATES MORE THAN 50 YEARS 
                              OF SCOUTING

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                       HON. BRADLEY S. SCHNEIDER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 6, 2014

  Mr. SCHNEIDER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Boy Scout Troop 140 
of Buffalo Grove in the northern Illinois district that I represent. 
These passionate young Scouts and their Scout Masters are celebrating 
more than 50 years of high adventure and activities.
  Drawing from Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights, Long Grove, Wheeling 
and more, Troop 140 is one of the largest and most active in all of the 
Northwest Suburban Council. These Scouts have climbed mountains, 
explored caves and hiked all terrain imaginable.
  Under the direction of their Scout Leadership (Scout Master Tim 
Meinholz and Committee Chair Kathy Daloia), these young Scouts have 
experienced outdoor adventures far beyond the average suburban 
childhood. In addition to their adventures, the Scouts also have a 
commitment to excellence second to none.
  The goal of every first-year Scout is to achieve First Class rank by 
the end of year one. Older Scouts focus on merit badges, and the Troop 
has honored more than 150 Eagle Scouts in total.
  All the while, Troop 140 upholds Scout values, builds character, 
develops good citizens and teaches valuable, lifelong skills. Troop 140 
is certainly a standout among excellence, and I am impressed and 
inspired by its achievements. To see so many young Scouts taking part 
gives me great hope for the future.
  Congratulations to Boy Scout Troop 140 of Buffalo Grove on more than 
50 years of excellence.

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