[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12399]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING ACHIEVEMENTS OF BOY SCOUTS FROM TROOPS 27 AND 36 IN 
                       SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS AREA

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 9, 2002

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the achievements 
of Boy Scouts from Troops 27 and 36 in the Springfield, Illinois area.
  I have received notification that these Scouts completed all 
necessary requirements to earn the Citizenship in the Nation Merit 
Badge. These requirements include items such as a basic understanding 
of our nation's governmental structure, a tour of the state or national 
capital, and a formal letter to their congressional representative 
concerning an issue that they would like to see resolved.
  It is reassuring to know that the youth of our country are aware of 
the issues that stand to affect their future. The Scouts have made 
suggestions on a wide range of topics that are currently on the 
congressional agenda.
  The boys of Troops 27 and 36 truly exemplify the ideals upon which 
the Boy Scouts of America was founded here in Washington, D.C. some 92 
years ago. Their accomplishments commend great pride upon themselves 
and the Boy Scouts of America.

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