[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 51 (Thursday, March 18, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E270-E271]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        HONORING LEONEL G. LOPEZ

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                           HON. FILEMON VELA

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 18, 2021

  Mr. VELA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Leonel G. Lopez 
for earning the prestigious Eagle Scout rank from the Boy Scouts of 
America. Only four percent of Boy Scouts achieve the rank of Eagle 
Scout, which requires dedication, service, leadership, and integrity.
  A Brownsville native, Leo is the son of Leonel Lopez and Elia Cornejo 
Lopez. He is a proud member of Boy Scouts Troop 6 in Brownsville, TX 
and attends Veterans Memorial High School.
  Leo has been very active with his troop, participating in many scout 
activities including camping, fishing, and hunting. Over the 12 years 
that Leo has been involved with scouting, he has not only earned 
numerous merit badges, but also the respect of his family, peers, 
church, and community. Most notably, Leo has contributed to his church 
community through his Eagle Scout project.
  I applaud Leo's diligence to complete the lengthy review process that 
accompanies becoming an Eagle Scout. An important part of that process 
is completing a community service project. As a man of faith, Leo chose 
his community service project with guidance from his church leaders at 
Holy Family Catholic Church, where he has been an altar server since he 
was eight years old. Leo's project included cleaning and repainting 
every guideline, arrow, and handicap marker in his church's parking 
lot. Leo's initiative to remedy this problem demonstrates his 
leadership and his desire to contribute to his community.

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  I proudly commend Leo for his achievements with the Boy Scouts of 
America. He understands the importance of commitment and perseverance, 
and I know that he will continue to demonstrate these qualities in his 
future endeavors. I ask my colleagues to join me and my community in 
recognizing Leonel G. Lopez and wishing him continued success as an 
Eagle Scout and in completing his final year of high school.

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