[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 22, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H4074]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              CONGRATULATING BRAD FARMER ON HIS RETIREMENT

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Brad Farmer, who has spent the last 38 years of his life in service to 
the Boy Scouts of America, and to congratulate him on his retirement. 
It is because of people like Brad that Scouting has been able to 
positively influence the lives of millions of young American men and 
women.
  Brad began his service in 1981 as a district executive in Wood River, 
Illinois, and has served Scouting in several local and national roles 
since then. Brad most recently served in the National Office of the Boy 
Scouts, where he was Assistant Chief Scout Executive for Development 
from 2009 until earlier this year. Brad was also charged with 
overseeing the Boy Scouts of America sustainability and outdoor 
stewardship efforts.
  Mr. Speaker, over the last 10 years, Brad has provided incredible 
service and leadership. Brad leaves tremendous shoes to fill, but I 
congratulate him on a well deserved retirement.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Brad for his contributions to the Boy Scouts of 
America and our Nation's youth.

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