[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 161 (Friday, September 28, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1342]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO EAGLE SCOUT NATHAN SCHWAB

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 28, 2018

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Nathan Schwab of Clive, Iowa for achieving the rank of 
Eagle Scout. Nathan is a member of Boy Scout Troop No. 208 of the Mid 
Iowa Council.
  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. Nathan's 
Eagle Scout Project was completed for the Chichaqua Bottoms Greenbelt--
Polk County Conservation. Nathan built 16 American Kestrel nesting 
boxes to help increase the population of this bird in central Iowa. He 
also donated the extra funds from his fundraising to Polk County 
Conservation. The work ethic Nathan 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 Nathan and his family in the 
United States Congress. I know that all 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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