[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 16, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E326-E327]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO EAGLE SCOUT ANDREW JONES

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 16, 2016

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Andrew Jones of Boy Scout Troop 729 in Treynor, 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.

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  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. For his 
project, Andrew planned and implemented the installation of a new fence 
and other grounds maintenance at the Fairview Pioneer Memorial Chapel. 
He is also an active member of his community and participates in local 
food drives, flag retirement ceremonies, and highway litter removal 
projects. The work ethic Andrew 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 am honored to represent Andrew and his family 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 
reaching the rank of Eagle Scout and in wishing him nothing but 
continued success in his future education and career.

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