[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 60 (Tuesday, April 9, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E317-E318]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE 2024 GOOD SCOUT AWARD RECIPIENT JEFF STRACK

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                          HON. FRANK J. MRVAN

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 9, 2024

  Mr. MRVAN. Mr. Speaker, it is with great respect that I take this 
time to recognize the 2024 Good Scout Award recipient, presented 
annually by the LaSalle Council Boy Scouts of America. To commemorate 
this special occasion, the organization is hosting a celebratory event 
on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at the Porter County Expo Center and 
Fairgrounds in Valparaiso, Indiana.
  Each year, the LaSalle Council Boy Scouts of America presents the 
Good Scout Award to individuals whose efforts have had significant 
positive impacts on their communities in Northwest Indiana and across 
the state. This year, the LaSalle Council Boy Scouts of America will be 
honoring Jeff Strack, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of 
Indiana Grocery Group/Strack & Van Til.
  Jeff's impressive career with Strack & Van Til spans over thirty 
years. He has held numerous positions with the organization including 
Vice President of Operations and Chief Marketing/Strategy Officer, 
among others. Currently, Jeff is the company's President and CEO, a 
position he has held since 2016. During that time, Mr. Strack has 
created a culture of success by developing an executive team that is 
focused on customer satisfaction, employee appreciation, exceptional 
service, quality products, and community involvement. Under his 
outstanding leadership, Strack &

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Van Til has grown to include more than twenty locations, and the 
organization continues to evolve to meet the needs of the communities 
it serves.
  Jeff Strack generously serves his community by giving his time and 
efforts to numerous charitable endeavors. He also serves on several 
local, national, and advisory boards. In addition, Strack & Van Til has 
a long history of supporting organizations that focus on hunger relief, 
first responders, military, educational foundations, local sports 
teams, and more. For his outstanding commitment to so many earnest 
causes, Jeff Strack is to be commended.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you and my other distinguished colleagues 
join me in honoring the LaSalle Council Boy Scouts of America and its 
2024 Good Scout Award recipient, Jeff Strack. For his lifetime of 
leadership and tireless dedication to the community of Northwest 
indiana and beyond, Jeff Strack is worthy of the highest praise.

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