[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 22, 2022)]
[House]
[Pages H5810-H5811]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 CONGRATULATING EAGLE SCOUT ANDREW RUGH

  (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. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize the accomplishments of Mr. Andrew Rugh, an Eagle Scout from 
Troop 28 in Rocky Grove, Venango County, as he celebrates completing 
all 138 merit badges offered by the Boy Scouts of America.
  Andrew has been a member of Troop 28 for more than 7 years and has 
had the support of his parents, Chad and Christina Rugh, throughout his 
time in Scouting.
  Becoming an Eagle Scout is a great honor. Only 8 percent of all 
Scouts attain the rank of Eagle Scout, and less than half a percent of 
Scouts are estimated to have completed all available merit badges.
  On his path to earning each merit badge, Andrew was challenged to 
learn various skills ranging from law and chess to archery and welding.

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  Alongside millions of young men and women in Scouting, Andrew 
embodies the values of patriotism, courage and self-reliance.
  Madam Speaker, as an Eagle Scout myself, and a member of the Scouting 
community for more than 50 years, I can attest to the significance of 
Andrew's achievement.
  Congratulations, Andrew, on your accomplishment in Scouting and your 
contribution to your community. Well done, Scout.

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