[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 86 (Thursday, May 18, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E663]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO EAGLE SCOUT NICK PHILLIPS

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 18, 2017

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Nick Phillips of Riverton, Iowa, for achieving the rank of 
Eagle Scout. Nick is a member of Boy Scout Troop 218 in Shenandoah.
  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. Nick's 
Eagle Project revolved around restoring portions of the Riverton City 
Park. He installed various landscape blocks around three separate sides 
of the recently-constructed restrooms with the purpose of reducing the 
erosion from rain water running off the roof and to put the finishing 
touches on the new facilities. The work ethic Nick has displayed 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 this young man and his supportive 
family demonstrates the rewards of hard work, dedication, and 
perseverance. I am honored to represent Nick and his family in the 
United States Congress. I know that all of my colleagues in the United 
States House of Representatives join me in congratulating him on 
obtaining the Eagle Scout ranking and in wishing him nothing but 
continued success in his future education and career.

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