[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8231]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO EAGLE SCOUT
                            TYLER WHITEHEAD

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                            HON. DAVID YOUNG

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 8, 2016

  Mr. YOUNG of Iowa. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and 
congratulate Tyler Whitehead of Norwalk, Iowa for achieving the rank of 
Eagle Scout. Tyler is a member of Boy Scout Troop 30. The Eagle Scout 
designation is the highest advancement rank in scouting. Approximately 
two 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 benefit the community. For 
Tyler's project, he refurnished the landscaping near the entrance of 
the Norwalk Police Department, supervising volunteers who removed 
debris, landscaped and planted foliage to improve the area. He raised 
the required funds by creating a donation letter and augmenting that 
effort with personal solicitations to Norwalk business leaders who 
could see the vision of his project. Raising more money than needed for 
the landscaping project, Tyler donated the remainder to the D.A.R.E. 
program to educate young students against drug and alcohol usage.
  The work ethic Tyler 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 and community demonstrates the rewards of hard work, dedication, 
and perseverance. I am honored to represent Tyler Whitehead 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.

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