[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 149 (Friday, October 9, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1472-E1473]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO EAGLE SCOUT WILLIAM LYBARGER

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 9, 2015

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate William

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Lybarger of Boy Scout Troop 17 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for achieving the 
rank of Eagle Scout.
  The Eagle Scout rank is the highest advancement rank in scouting. 
Only about five percent of Boy Scouts earn the Eagle Scout Award. The 
award is a performance-based achievement with high standards that have 
been well-maintained for more than a century.
  To earn the Eagle Scout rank, a Boy Scout is obligated to pass 
specific tests that are organized by requirements and merit badges, as 
well as complete an Eagle Project to benefit the community. For his 
project, William chose to undertake a major mulching project at Jones 
Park in Cedar Rapids. He led a large group of volunteers from his 
community by laying mulch around the entire park, protecting the trees 
from damage, and beautifying the park in the process. The work ethic 
William has shown in his Eagle Project and every other project leading 
up to his Eagle Scout rank speaks volumes of his commitment to serving 
a cause greater than himself and assisting his community.
  Mr. Speaker, the example set by this young man and his supportive 
family demonstrates the rewards of hard work, dedication and 
perseverance. I know that all of my colleagues in the United States 
House of Representatives will join me in congratulating him on reaching 
the rank of Eagle Scout and wishing him nothing but continued success 
in his future education and career.

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