[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17897]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING BOY SCOUT TROOP 85 ON 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. JOHN SHIMKUS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 12, 2006

  Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Boy Scout Troop 85 in 
Moweqaua, Illinois on 50 years of service and success. On Saturday, 
August 12, 2006, the troop celebrated their 50th anniversary.
  Over the past 50 years Boy Scout Troop 85 has produced 69 Eagle 
Scouts. Among former members are the two doctors in Moweaqua, a career 
military officer, preacher, lawyer, dentist and many other outstanding 
members of the workforce.
  The scouts of Troop 85 work hard each year and participate in many 
hours of community service. They annually conduct a food drive for the 
Moweaqua Food Pantry and assist the Rotary Club in recycling efforts.
  It is my pleasure to congratulate Boy Scout Troop 85 on 50 years of 
success. I wish them all the best in the years to come.

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