[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16438]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING LOU LORI ON HIS ACHIEVEMENT OF THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT

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                          HON. DANNY K. DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 1, 2011

  Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize and 
commend my constituent, Mr. Lou Lori, on his remarkable achievement of 
becoming an Eagle Scout. In this centennial year of the Eagle Scout 
Award, Mr. Lori has earned his place among a very prestigious group of 
young men. His tenacity and dedication to his community impresses me; 
such commitment deserves public recognition and appreciation because 
these qualities are critical to building a strong nation.
  Mr. Lori's Eagle project involved collecting and donating nine 
thousand books from the now-closed Archbishop Quigley Preparatory 
Seminary. Mr. Lori identified local and national organizations--such as 
Chicago schools, the Cook County Sheriff's office, and a seminary in 
Dallas--in need of the books. Mr. Lori's original goal was to donate 
the books to aid programs for English language learners; given that the 
reading level of the books did not match program needs, Mr. Lori 
donated the books while still raising funds for programs for English 
language learners. So, in addition to donating nine thousand books, he 
raised over $500 for programs benefiting those learning English.
  Mr. Lori's project represents a well-conceived demonstration of the 
Scout values, particularly the duty to others. The coordination 
required for this project was daunting--organizing, identifying 
potential parties interested in, and transporting the books all 
involved an impressive amount of time and commitment. Putting old 
assets to new use is a hallmark of leadership and efficiency. Further, 
giving books delivers immeasurable value via the knowledge gained about 
oneself and the world upon reading; this information is the key to 
opening many doors. It is a key that Mr. Lori has shared with so many. 
With his efforts and leadership, Mr. Lori delivered an essential 
ingredient to the growth and development of hundreds of readers.
  I served as District Commissioner for the Austin District for the Boy 
Scouts for 13 years; I know becoming an Eagle Scout is an honor and a 
standard of excellence for young men across the country. I am proud to 
recognize Mr. Lori for the dedication, perseverance, and community 
involvement he demonstrated in achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. I 
wish Mr. Lori all the best in his future endeavors. Chicago, Illinois, 
and the country will benefit tremendously from his continued commitment 
to the Scout Oath and Law for all the days of his life.

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