[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 127 (Friday, July 27, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1104]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO EAGLE SCOUT BENJAMIN P. McKEE

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 27, 2018

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Benjamin P. McKee of Des Moines, Iowa for achieving the 
rank of Eagle Scout. Benjamin is a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 43 in 
Urbandale.
  The Eagle Scout designation is the highest advancement rank in 
scouting. Approximately 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. Benjamin 
has an exceptional record of community service. He has volunteered for 
Project A.W.A.R.E to help clean up the waterways in Iowa, led the 
Pledge of Allegiance at the Iowa State Fair for new American citizens, 
and his Eagle Scout project was raising funds for the Paws & Effect 
program, which funds service dogs in Iowa. The work ethic Benjamin 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 Benjamin and his family in the 
United States Congress. I know 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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