[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 3]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 4453]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     IN RECOGNITION OF BOY SCOUT TROOP 1818 AND CUB SCOUT PACK 1818

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 17, 2011

  Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Pack 
1818 and Troop 1818, the Jewish Cub Scout Pack and Boy Scout Troop that 
are based in my neighborhood in Mantua in Fairfax. Cub Scout Pack 1818 
now boasts 34 boys ranging from Grade 1 to Grade 5. Chartered by the 
Olam Tikvah Men's Club since 2000, Pack 1818 provides an opportunity 
for these boys to take in a variety of sports, crafts, and outdoor 
activities, like hiking and camping.
  This year, Tiger Cubs include: Jacob Boyett, Elijah Fischer, Benjamin 
Golden, Ari Pearlstein, Nathan Rothberg, Isaac Saiger, and Matthew 
Wurmser. Wolf Cubs include Jacob Book, Nathan Chernys, Ben Engler, 
Daniel Fertel, Alex Frame, Zach Grossman, Sebastian Jones, Aidan 
Jupiter, Jacob Hemmerdinger, Rueben Hemmerdinger, Solomon Hutchins, Ben 
Neifeld, and Zachary Shmargal-Ellison. Bear Cubs include Mitchell 
Akawie, Samuel Goldberg, Jared Johnson, Michael Krasovsky, Ilan 
Nabatkhorian, Lars Rosen, and Jacob Rutzick. First year Webelos include 
Solomon Jones while second year Webelos include Joshua Ackerman, Kenny 
Book, David Chernys, Daniel Dorlester, Jordan Lamar, and Aaron 
Shurberg.
  I am especially pleased to note that these last six boys--the second 
year Webelos--will transition to Boy Scouts during a ceremony this 
evening. Each of those boys has earned the Arrow of Light award.
  After they become Boy Scouts, the number of Boys in Troop 1818 will 
equal 18, which in Jewish tradition corresponds to Life. Troop 1818, 
which is only three years old, has emerged as an important force for so 
many boys' lives. Troop 1818 provides opportunities to build lifelong 
skills and values, and make lasting friendships through weekly 
activities and a variety of outdoor programs. The boys have a chance to 
earn merit badges in such diverse areas as engineering, camping, 
orienteering, nuclear science, and first aid. This past year, boys from 
Troop 1818 got to learn CPR, build and sleep in a snow igloo, and 
attend the 100th anniversary National Jamboree with Scouts from around 
the country and world.
  Troop 1818 currently includes Benjy Ackerman, Max Chernys, Jamie 
Frame, Josh Hone, Casey Lamar, Ezra Lapidus, Levi Meerovich, Josh 
Rutzick, Sam Rutzick, Ezra Postelnek, Yosef Postelnek, and Zach Watts. 
These boys have made significant accomplishments over the past year--
earning merit badges and multiple rank advancements--which they will 
receive at their semi-annual Court of Honor this weekend.
  Finally, I'd like to also recognize Robert Book, who founded Troop 
1818 and currently serves as Committee Chair for Pack 1818. An Eagle 
Scout himself, Robert is being recognized this weekend for his 
accomplishments by being presented with the Shofar Award.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to rise and join me in 
congratulating these scouts and also in thanking the troop leaders, 
parents and families for their dedication to our youth.

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