[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16493]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



A TRIBUTE TO CASEY LEE ADKISSON FOR HIS PROMOTION TO THE RANK OF EAGLE 
                                 SCOUT

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                        HON. CHARLES A. GONZALEZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 16, 1999

  Mr. GONZALEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offer my sincerest 
congratulations to Casey Lee Adkisson, Boy Scout, from San Antonio, TX, 
upon the notification of his advancement to the rank of Eagle Scout.
  Boy Scouts are awarded the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout based on 
their faith and obedience to the Scout Oath. The Scout Oath requires 
members to live with honor, loyalty, courage, cheerfulness, and an 
obligation to service.
  In addition, the rank of Eagle Scout is only bestowed once a Boy 
Scout satisfies duties including, the completion of 21 merit badges, 
performing a service project of significant value to the community, and 
additional requirements listed in the Scout Handbook.
  In receiving this special recognition, I believe that Eagle Scout 
Casey Lee Adkisson will guide and inspire his peers, toward the beliefs 
of the Scout Oath. I am proud to offer my congratulations to Casey on 
this respected accomplishment.

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