[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 12]
[House]
[Page 16352]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                JASON SPRADLEY ATTAINS EAGLE SCOUT RANK

  (Mr. FLEMING asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. FLEMING. Mr. Speaker, today I want to give special recognition to 
a special individual.
  Jason Spradley was recently awarded the Eagle Scout designation, the 
highest rank in the Boy Scouting program. He is a senior at Airline 
High School in Bossier City and hopes to pursue law and become a JAG 
officer in the Navy.
  While Jason is just 17 years old, he has worked over a decade to 
reach this Eagle Scout status. The qualifications state a Boy Scout 
must earn 21 merits to reach this level. Jason earned almost 40.
  These young men earn merits by proving their skills in camping, first 
aid, and many more, but more than learning how to fish or start a fire, 
Boy Scouts learn about serving their community. Obedience, loyalty, and 
many other characteristics make up what we know to be a true leader.
  The Boy Scouts motto is ``Be prepared.'' I would say Jason and these 
young men have already built a solid foundation in their lives. I wish 
him, the rest of the members in troop 105 in Louisiana, and the many 
other young men across the country who have attained Eagle Scout the 
very best. I know that they all have a bright future ahead.

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