[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 31 (Thursday, February 18, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E137]
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           COMMEMORATING THE CENTENNIAL OF TROOP 1 CONIMICUT

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                         HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 18, 2021

  Mr. LANGEVIN. Madam Speaker, this Sunday, February 21, 2021, marks 
the 100th anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 1 Conimicut, the oldest scout 
troop in my hometown of Warwick, Rhode Island. Over the past century, 
Troop 1 Conimicut has served its community, fostered lifelong 
friendships, and helped its members grow into confident and upstanding 
citizens.
  On February 21, 1921, three adults and five young men founded Troop 1 
Conimicut at the Woodbury Union Presbyterian Church in Warwick. The 
Troop quickly grew, so much so that by the 1930s, it was the second 
largest in the Narragansett Council. By the 1950s, Troop 1 Conimicut 
had more than 150 scouts, and in 1952, produced its first Eagle Scout, 
Mr. Robert L. Richardson, who remains the namesake of one of the 
Troop's most distinguished awards. By the early 1970s, the Troop 
reached another milestone when Mr. Alan J. Whittaker, a Troop 1 
Conimicut Eagle Scout, became its first ``homegrown'' scoutmaster. Mr. 
Whittaker's passion for the Troop is evident from his continued 
involvement to this day.
  Throughout its century of existence, Troop 1 Conimicut has engaged in 
many meaningful service projects. Some notable examples include 
collecting food for the Rhode Island Food Bank and other pantries, 
compiling toiletry kits for homeless veterans, and packing backpacks 
with supplies to distribute to foster families. Scouts have also 
refurbished Warwick's Sand Pond Trail, repaired the band room at 
Pilgrim High School, and constructed a fire pit to properly retire 
American flags at a local American Legion Post.
  Today, Troop 1 Conimicut continues to meet weekly at the Woodbury 
Union Church and remains an organization committed to mentorship, 
service, and growth. I congratulate Troop 1 Conimicut of Warwick on its 
centennial and commend its positive contributions to our community.

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