[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9387]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO ZACHARY DAVID BENJAMIN

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 19, 2012

  Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
Zachary Benjamin of Fort Dodge, Iowa for achieving the rank of Eagle 
Scout.
  The Eagle Scout rank is the highest advancement rank in scouting. 
Only about 5 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 past century.
  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. Zachary's 
project involved creating a rock and rain garden at Kennedy Park in 
Webster County. Zachary completed this project while going above and 
beyond the required merit badges. The work ethic Zachary has shown in 
his Eagle Project, and every other project leading up to his Eagle 
Scout rank, speaks volumes of his commitment to serving a cause greater 
than himself and assisting his 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 Zachary 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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