[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1781]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                          EAGLE SCOUTS HONORED

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                        HON. WILLIAM O. LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 29, 2000

  Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, it always gives me great pleasure to bring 
to the attention of my colleagues the accomplishments of Chicagoland 
constituents. Today, I rise to honor sixteen outstanding young 
individuals from the 3rd Congressional District of Illinois, all who 
have completed a major goal in their scouting career.
  The following young men of the 3rd Congressional District of Illinois 
have earned the high rank of Eagle Scout in the winter and spring 
seasons: James A. Donovan, Eric Alfredson, James M. Siniawski, Bryan 
Jonathan Balin, Steve Beyer, Raju Shah, Matt Mottel, David J. Giblin, 
Michael T. Fitzgibbon, John D. Kenney, Matthew K. Vari, Andrew Thomas 
Giger, John F. Ponce de Leon, Anthony R. Kubes, Benjamin Patrick Hyink, 
and Alexander T. Yount.
  These young men have demonstrated their commitment to their 
communities, and have perpetuated the principles of scouting. It is 
important to note that less than two percent of all young men in 
America attain the rank of Eagle Scout. This high honor can only be 
earned by those scouts demonstrating extraordinary leadership 
abilities.
  In light of the commendable leadership and courageous activities 
performed by these fine young men, I ask my colleagues to join me in 
honoring the above scouts for attaining the highest honor in Scouting--
the Rank of Eagle. Mr. Speaker, let us wish them the very best in all 
of their future endeavors.

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