[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 4 (Thursday, January 7, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H156]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        CORPUS CHRISTI TROOP 3 CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF SCOUTING

  (Mr. FARENTHOLD asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. FARENTHOLD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Boy Scout 
Troop 3 in Corpus Christi, Texas, that is celebrating 100 years of 
Scouting.
  The Scouts is a wonderful organization for our youth. It teaches them 
new things. It helps them build self-esteem, learn teamwork, self-
sufficiency, and the importance of helping others.
  From the beginning of Troop 3 in 1916, the Scouts have always been of 
service to our community and the country. During World War I, members 
of the troop sold war bonds. After the devastating 1919 hurricane, the 
Scouts of Troop 3, along with National Guard units, went door to door 
to compile an accurate list of casualties.
  The Scouts have contributed many hours of service throughout our 
community. During the hurricane, they did mosquito control and 
distributed foods and blankets.
  Today Troop 3 continues to be active in community service projects 
completed and many have benefited from the service projects completed 
by Eagle Scout candidates in the troop.
  On this upcoming 100th anniversary, Troop 3 can take pride in its 
traditions and contributions to our community. Troop 3 and the First 
United Methodist Church of Corpus Christi, Texas, are a great asset to 
our community, our State, and our country.

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