[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 103 (Wednesday, June 20, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E871]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO EAGLE SCOUT NICHOLAS CORDES

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 20, 2018

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Nicholas Cordes of Avoca, Iowa for achieving the rank of 
Eagle Scout. Nicholas is a member of Boy Scouts Troop No. 97 in Avoca, 
and he is a student at AHSTW High School in Avoca.
  The Eagle Scout designation is the highest advancement rank in 
scouting. Only about 5 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. 
Nicholas's Eagle Scout Project was the painting of the large picnic 
shelter in Avoca's Edgington Memorial Park. The work ethic Nicholas 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 this young man and his supportive 
family demonstrates the rewards of hard work, dedication, and 
perseverance. I am honored to represent Nicholas and his family in the 
United States Congress. I ask that all of my colleagues in the 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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