[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 134 (Wednesday, September 7, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1216]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO EAGLE SCOUT JARED KAUFMAN

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 7, 2016

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Jared Kaufman of Council Bluffs, Iowa for achieving the 
rank of Eagle Scout. Jared is a member of Boy Scout Troop 550 in 
Council Bluffs.
  The Eagle Scout designation is the highest advancement rank in 
scouting. Approximately 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. Jared's 
Eagle Project involved community service at Jennie Edmundson Hospital 
in Council Bluffs. Jared led a team of scouts who collected donations 
and built carts to hold entertainment supplies such as books, 
magazines, and puzzles for the patients confined to the hospital. The 
work ethic Jared has shown in his Eagle Project and every other project 
leading 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 Jared Kaufman and his supportive 
family demonstrates the rewards of hard work, dedication, and 
perseverance. I am honored to represent Jared and his family in the 
United States Congress. I know that all of my colleagues in the U.S. 
House of Representatives join me in congratulating him on obtaining the 
Eagle Scout ranking, and I wish him continued success in his future 
education and career.

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