[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 6]
[House]
[Page 7821]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING EAGLE SCOUT CHARLES ``ANDREW'' WILKINS

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Virginia (Mr. Wittman) for 1 minute.
  Mr. WITTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Charles 
``Andrew'' Wilkins, a great young man who has exemplified the finest 
qualities of citizenship and leadership by taking an active part in the 
Boy Scouts of America, Troop 250, and in earning the most prestigious 
award of Eagle Scout.
  Andrew has been an active member of his Scout troop, participating in 
many activities. Over the many years Andrew has been involved with 
Scouting, he has earned 21 merit badges, spent 47 nights camping, and 
served as Senior Patrol Leader for 2 years. Andrew was also elected to 
be a member of the Order of the Arrow, scouting's national camping 
honor society.
  For his Eagle Scout project, Andrew coordinated the construction of 
the Northumberland County Fallen Heroes Memorial located in front of 
the sheriff's office in Heathsville, Virginia. This monument is a 
memorial to Deputy Sheriff John Sanford who was killed in the line of 
duty in 2005.
  Andrew is a senior at Northumberland High School, and plans to 
continue serving his community and our country in the United States 
Coast Guard.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Charles 
``Andrew'' Wilkins for his accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of 
America and for his efforts put forth in achieving the highest 
distinction of Eagle Scout.

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