[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11983]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING CONOR MICHAEL O'ROURKE

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                          HON. JAMES P. MORAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 8, 2005

  Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Conor 
Michael O'Rourke of Arlington, Virginia. Conor has not only achieved 
the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America; he has pursued 
his accomplishments with a sincere commitment to the fundamental ideals 
of improving our community. As a member of Troop 50 in the National 
Capital Area Council, Conor has exemplified the finest qualities of 
leadership and citizenship in earning Boy Scouts' most prestigious 
award. He is currently a junior at Bishop Denis J. O'Connell High 
School in Arlington, Virginia and is the older son of Mary Anne and 
Michael O'Rourke.
  At Troop 50, Conor has provided leadership in a variety of positions. 
He has led his troop as Patrol Leader (twice), Assistant Senior Patrol 
Leader, and High Adventure Assistant Crew Chief. In addition, he served 
for several years as Den Chief, in which he was a role model and guide 
to a group of Cub Scouts at St. Thomas More School in Arlington.
  As a Boy Scout, Conor has trekked through the mountains of New Mexico 
on horseback, explored underground caves, sailed the Florida Keys and 
went on numerous camping trips. He has earned 28 merit badges and four 
religious awards, including the Boy Scout Ad Altare Dei. He is truly an 
exemplary Scout.
  For his Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project, Conor directed three 
dozen volunteers, who donated over 140 hours of labor to the Arlington 
County Department of Parks and Recreation for the construction of a new 
park trail.
  Because of his dedication and service to the community, I have great 
expectations for Conor--he will be among the young men who leads our 
Nation through the 21st. Century. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to 
join me in commending Conor Michael O'Rourke for achiving the highest 
distinction of Eagle Scout, and wish him luck on all of his future 
endeavors.

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