[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1129]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             BOY SCOUT OF AMERICA'S DISTRICT AWARD OF MERIT

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                         HON. SOLOMON P. ORTIZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 15, 2009

  Mr. ORTIZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor two constituents from 
South Texas: Patricia ``Cherie'' Camacho and Marion Velarde.
  These two South Texans have been awarded the District Award of Merit 
from the Boy Scouts of America, and it is the highest award bestowed 
upon volunteers in a district that symbolizes their exceptional and 
noteworthy service to youth in the Boy Scouts of America.
  Cherie has served as Scoutmaster for Pack 59 for two years, a 
commissioner for the Tip-o-Tex District for five years, and as the 2007 
Rio Grande Council Scoutorama Chairman. Her sons Travis and Jordan are 
currently in Pack 59, and son Ronald has achieved Eagle Scout rank and 
achieved the Arrow of Light award.
  Marion has served as assistant Scoutmaster for Troop 11 for eight 
years and as an assistant commissioner for the Tip-o-Tex district for 
three years. She has also held numerous positions with the Rio Grande 
Council. Marion has been a teacher and administrator for Brownsville 
Public Schools for over 25 years, and her son Alejandro achieved Eagle 
Scout rank.
  The Boy Scouts of America continue their tradition of providing 
quality programs for boys and young men. I am proud of both Cherie and 
Marion for taking an active role in lives of our youth. These parents 
serve as shining examples of love and duty in our communities.

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