[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 73 (Tuesday, May 10, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E661-E662]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING PETER ``P-B'' BIELAK

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                           HON. CHRIS COLLINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 10, 2016

  Mr. COLLINS of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Peter ``P-B'' Bielak of Washington, D.C., who recently received the 
Silver Beaver Award for his outstanding contributions to the Boy Scouts 
of America here in the District of Columbia.
  P-B has dedicated his life to furthering the scouting movement and 
preserving its storied legacy in the United States. A Scout Historian 
for over 40 years and enthusiastic vexillologist, P-B is the person 
scouts go to with questions about old patches, uniforms and flags. A 
symbol of his dedication to getting more boys involved in scouts, P-B 
recently helped found the Helping Other Scout Troops Incorporate Needed 
Gear (HOSTING) program, which collects uniforms, sleeping bags, 
backpacks, tents, and cooking gear for financially needy youth and 
adults all over the D.C. area. Due to its overwhelming success, the 
HOSTING program outgrew its warehouse space and plans to increase its 
imprint on the community.

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  P-B is also the founder of the History Of Scouting Trail (H.O.S.T.), 
located in Washington, D.C. This set of four interactive hikes allows 
scouts and leaders to learn about the founders of the Boy Scouts of 
America while exploring the nation's capital.
  As Chairman of the Congressional Scouting Caucus, I have had the 
privilege of working with P-B on a number of occasions to promote 
scouting on a national level. P-B embodies the twelve points of the 
Scout Law, so I know he is always prepared and doing his best in every 
aspect of life.
  A role model for young scouts, P-B is a tireless advocate for the 
D.C. scouting community. His receipt of the Silver Beaver Award is 
certainly well-deserved. I congratulate him on this honor and look 
forward to working with him to increase the positive impact scouting 
can have on our nation's young men.

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