[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2850]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       A TRIBUTE TO LOGAN PEARCE

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 1, 2012

  Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
Logan Pearce of Mason City for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
   The Eagle Scout rank is the highest advancement rank in scouting. 
Only about five percent of Boy Scouts earn the Eagle Scout Award. The 
award is a performance-based achievement with high standards that 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. Logan 
completed a two-part project by building numerous bat houses to provide 
a more ecological solution to insect control, in addition to the 
placement of six fishing line recyclers to assist both the Cerro Gordo 
County Conservation Department and the Lime Creek Nature Center. The 
work ethic Logan has shown in this project, and every other project 
leading up to his Eagle Scout rank, speaks volumes of his commitment to 
serving a cause greater than himself.
   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 Logan and his family in the 
United States Congress. I know that all of my colleagues in the House 
will join me in congratulating him in obtaining the Eagle Scout 
ranking, and will wish him continued success in his future education 
and career.

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