[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 68 (Thursday, April 25, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E488]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





 CONGRATULATING FOUR MEMBERS OF TROOP 146 FOR EARNING THE EAGLE SCOUT 
                                  RANK

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                           HON. DOUG COLLINS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 25, 2019

  Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor four 
outstanding young men, Ryan Calhoun, James Hicks, James Hunt and Evan 
Welch of Troop 146 in Braselton, Georgia, for attaining the rank of 
Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America.
  Eagle Scout is the highest honor a Boy Scout can attain, and only a 
small fraction of Boy Scouts ever reach the rank. This achievement 
requires years upon years of tireless work and dedication to develop 
the requisite leadership, service and outdoor skills.
  Each of these young men have earned their Eagle Scout rank by 
completing hundreds of hours of community service, earning merit badges 
and completing a final Eagle Scout project. For his final project, Ryan 
completed a bird sanctuary at his local church which featured an 
inspiring biblical theme. James Hicks built a bee habitat to educate 
his community about the importance of supporting declining bee 
populations. James Hunt repaired two picnic tables and an entire bridge 
in the Georgia State Arboretum to ensure the forest can continue 
meeting the safety needs of its visitors. Evan Welch completed the 
landscaping and construction of an entire picnic area which will surely 
provide guests enjoyment for years to come.
  On behalf of the people of Northeast Georgia, I want to congratulate 
these young men for becoming Eagle Scouts. I am incredibly proud of the 
many hours they have dedicated to making a difference in their 
communities, and I look forward to watching them continue to serve as 
exceptional leaders.

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