[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 6799-6800]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


               TRIBUTE TO EAGLE SCOUT ANDREW K. DICKINSON

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 19, 2016

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Andrew K. Dickinson of Council Bluffs, Iowa for achieving 
the rank of Eagle Scout. Andrew is a member of Boy Scout Troop 23. 
Troop 23 has been associated with Our Savior's Lutheran Church in 
Council Bluffs for over 50 years.
  The Eagle Scout designation is the highest advancement rank in 
scouting. Approximately 2 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 Scout Project to

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benefit the community. For Andrew's Eagle Scout Project he provided 22 
slab-topped benches for a pit area at Camp of Good Shepherd in 
Louisville, Nebraska. Andrew assisted in the milling of the slabs and 
coordinated the construction with members of several Webelos Scout 
packs. The work ethic Andrew has shown in his Eagle Scout Project and 
every other project leading up to his Eagle Scout rank speaks volumes 
about 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 Andrew and his family in the 
United States Congress. I know that all of my colleagues in the U.S. 
House of Representatives will join me in congratulating him on 
obtaining the Eagle Scout ranking, and I wish him continued success in 
his future education and career.