[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19145]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  CONGRATULATING JAMES CLEVELAND HUGHES III ON ACHIEVING THE RANK OF 
                              EAGLE SCOUT

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                           HON. JOHN L. MICA

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 12, 2013

  Mr. MICA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize, honor and 
congratulate an outstanding constituent of my district, James Cleveland 
Hughes III of Scout Troop 100 in Oviedo, Florida, for achieving the 
rank of Eagle Scout.
  The rank of Eagle Scout is the highest achievement in scouting. To 
attain this rank, he has demonstrated the qualities of leadership, 
self-discipline and perseverance while serving his family, friends and 
community. Only about five percent of Boy Scouts earn the rank of Eagle 
Scout. The awarding of the rank of Eagle Scout is a performance-based 
achievement with high standards that have been well maintained over the 
past century.
  James Hughes has met every test and challenge to pass through the 
ranks of the Boy Scouts. Those aspiring to be Eagle Scouts must fulfill 
requirements in the areas of leadership, service and outdoor skills. To 
demonstrate proficiency as a scout, each Boy Scout must achieve merit 
badges in the areas of First Aid, Citizenship, Environment, Fitness, 
Family Life and much more.
  The work ethic James has shown in his Eagle Scout projects, and every 
other project leading up to his Eagle Scout rank, speaks volumes about 
his commitment to assisting his community and serving a cause greater 
than himself. It is my honor to commend James Hughes for his 
achievement of the rank of Eagle Scout. James will join the ranks of 
fellow Eagle Scouts like President Gerald R. Ford, Neil Armstrong and 
Florida Governor Rick Scott.
  Mr. Speaker, the example set by this young man and his supportive 
family demonstrates the rewards of hard work, dedication and 
perseverance. James's devotion to the Boy Scouts over the past decade 
is laudable, and I congratulate him on his achievement. I thank him for 
his dedication to service and know we can expect great things from him 
in the future. I invite my colleagues in the House to join me in 
congratulating James Cleveland Hughes III on obtaining the rank of 
Eagle Scout, and I wish him continued success in his future endeavors.

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