[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 4]
[Senate]
[Page 4637]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                      TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL THOMPSON

 Mr, SCOTT. Mr. President, I wish to congratulate and recognize 
Mr. Michael Thompson of Greenville, SC, for receiving one of Scouting's 
highest honors--the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. This is a 
significant achievement and a testament to his continued service to our 
country, State, and especially to the South Carolina community.
  As sitting president of the Blue Ridge Council Boy Scouts, Michael 
Thompson's love for service and the community, as well as his many 
achievements, place him in the company of other great individuals who 
have received this award, such as President Gerald Ford, Neil 
Armstrong, and former Secretary of Defense Dr. Robert Gates, to name a 
few. His involvement in the Upstate community represents what it truly 
means to be an outstanding leader.
  It is with pride and honor that we recognize Mr. Michael Thompson and 
his outstanding achievements today and add his legacy to our April 19, 
2016, Congressional Record. We will always remember his admiration for 
the community, the Upstate, and above all for the scouts.

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