[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 95 (Wednesday, June 15, 2016)]
[House]
[Pages H3823-H3824]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Pennsylvania (Mr. Fitzpatrick) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, today marks 100 years since the Boy 
Scouts of America received their Federal charter. This week also 
represents an important anniversary for my hometown council in 
Pennsylvania.
  For three-quarters of a century, the Ockanickon Scout Reservation in 
Pipersville, Bucks County, has fulfilled the goals of its early 
founders and provided adventure and fun for scouts from States as far 
away as Arizona, Texas, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and hosted many 
scouts from across the globe. While the site is busy year-round, more 
than 3,000 young people arrive each summer, with more than 3,800 
expected this year alone.
  Ockanickon Scout Reservation's objectives are simple: character, 
citizen training, and personal fitness. But there is also a rich 
scouting history of meeting the spiritual, developmental, and social 
needs of young people and instilling lifetime values that will help 
them reach their full potential.
  As a former camper and counselor myself, I want to offer my 
congratulations to Camp Ockanickon, the Washington Crossing Council, 
and Ajapeu Lodge on this anniversary marking 75 years. I hope there are 
many, many more years ahead of providing an outstanding experience to 
tomorrow's leaders.

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