[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7260]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   A TRIBUTE TO JONATHAN LANE ARTHUR

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 12, 2011

  Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
Jonathan Lane Arthur for achieving the rank of an Eagle Scout.
  The Eagle Scout rank is the highest advancement rank in scouting. 
Only about 5% of Boy Scouts earn the Eagle Scout Award. The award is a 
performance based achievement whose standards have been well-maintained 
over the years. To earn the Eagle Scout rank, a Boy Scout is obligated 
to pass specific tests that are organized by requirements and merit 
badges, as well as completing an Eagle Project to benefit the 
community.
  Mr. Speaker, the example set by this young man and his supportive 
family demonstrates the rewards of hard work, dedication and 
perseverance. I am honored to represent Jonathan and his family in the 
United States Congress. I know that all of my colleagues will join me 
in congratulating him on earning an Eagle Scout ranking and will wish 
him continued success in his future education and career.

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