[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13596]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO EAGLE SCOUT TRENT BROWN

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 12, 2013

  Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
Trent Brown of Boy Scout Troop 120 in Solon, Iowa 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 for more than a 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. For his 
project, Trent landscaped and installed a bench and grill at Lake 
Macbride State Park. The work ethic Trent 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 know that all of my colleagues in the House will join 
me in congratulating Trent on obtaining the Eagle Scout ranking, and I 
wish him continued success in his future education and career.

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