[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 24 (Wednesday, February 10, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E160]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO NICK PELLETT

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 10, 2016

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Nick Pellett of Atlantic, Iowa for achieving the rank of 
Eagle Scout. Nick is a member of Boy Scout Troop 366, Omaha, Nebraska 
and the Soaring Eagle District of the Mid-America Council.
  The Eagle Scout designation 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 over the past 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 completing an Eagle Project to benefit the community. Nick's 
Eagle Project was coordinating the painting of dugouts, backstop, 
restroom facility, and the snack shack for the Benson Little League 
Park in Omaha, Nebraska. The work ethic Nick 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 demonstrates the 
rewards of hard work, dedication, and perseverance. I am honored to 
represent Nick in the United States Congress. I ask that all of my 
colleagues in the United States House of Representatives join me in 
congratulating him on obtaining the Eagle Scout ranking, and I wish him 
nothing but continued success in his future education and career.

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