[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 8]
[House]
[Page 11056]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE BOY SCOUTS OF PENNSYLVANIA

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
recognize the Boy Scout program that has positively impacted the lives 
of thousands of young people in central Pennsylvania.
  The Boy Scouts of America is one of the Nation's largest and most 
prominent values-based youth development organizations in the world. 
2009 marks the 75th anniversary of the Seven Mountains Boy Scout Camp 
and the 80th anniversary of Juniata Valley Boy Scout Council.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud of the scouting program that has made such 
a difference in the lives of young men and women for eight decades. For 
nearly a century, the BSA has helped build the future leaders of this 
country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with 
fun. The Boy Scouts of America believes--and through nearly a century 
of experience, knows--that helping youth is the key to building a more 
conscientious, responsible, and productive society.
  I congratulate the Juniata Valley Boy Scout Council, a National 
Quality Council, for 80 years of service. I would also like to 
congratulate the Seven Mountains Boy Scout Camp, a nationally 
recognized camping program, on its 75th anniversary.

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