[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 1]
[Senate]
[Page 217]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                           BOY SCOUT TROOP 89

  Mr. OBAMA. Mr. President, I rise today to say a few words about a 
special group of constituents. This April marks the 50th anniversary of 
Boy Scout Troop 89 of Downers Grove, IL. Teenagers move a mile a 
minute. Something that is ``cool'' in the morning may be forgotten by 
the afternoon. But Scouting is one institution that has maintained a 
central role in the lives of many young people in Illinois and around 
America.
  Boy Scouts learn about and enjoy the outdoors, build friendships for 
life, and strengthen values such as teamwork, honesty, and respect for 
others. Downers Grove is a quiet residential village west of Chicago 
and a good place to instill these lessons. Some troops last longer than 
others, but Troop 89 has served the boys of Downers Grove since before 
I was born. That is a singular achievement, and I am pleased to have 
this opportunity to recognize it. To the Boy Scouts, parents, and 
friends of Troop 89, my heartiest congratulations on your 50th 
anniversary.

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