[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 120 (Tuesday, July 29, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1267]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING THE LIFE OF MR. DOUG NIECE OF FLEMINGTON, NEW JERSEY

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                           HON. LEONARD LANCE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 29, 2014

  Mr. LANCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Mr. Doug 
Niece of Flemington, New Jersey, who passed away earlier this month at 
the age of 93. Mr. Niece was a long-time Cubmaster for Cub Scout Pack 
61 in Flemington, where he served for more than 60 years and influenced 
the lives of more than 6,000 scouts.
  Mr. Niece was a beloved figure in the Boy Scout community and is 
believed to have been the longest-serving Cubmaster in the country when 
he retired from his scouting responsibilities in 2010. During the Boy 
Scouts of America 100th anniversary celebration, he was honored and 
recognized as one of the Top 100 Scouters in service to the Nation.
  Mr. Niece was professionally involved with Hunterdon County's two 
major newspapers, first the Republican and later the Democrat. In 
Flemington, he led the annual Christmas tree lighting and organized the 
traditional pre-dawn Christmas carolling with the Flemington Children's 
Choir School. He also served as a board member of the Jennie Haver 
Scholarship Fund, as a volunteer aide at Franklin Township School and 
an elder, deacon, Sunday School teacher and superintendent at 
Flemington Presbyterian Church.
  I had the great pleasure of knowing Mr. Niece and seeing many of his 
great contributions to the Flemington community. I know he will be 
missed by all who were influenced by his dedicated public service.

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