[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 6]
[Senate]
[Page 8290]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


                        TRIBUTE TO COLTER SCULLY

 Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, I would like to acknowledge an 
exceptional Montanan, Colter Scully. Colter is a rising senior at 
Powell County High School and is preparing for his board of reviews to 
complete his Eagle Scout application. Three years ago, Colter was 
inspired to create a frisbee-golf course in his community. Thanks to 
his leadership and perseverance, the course was opened on May 31, 2016.
  Colter's scoutmaster, Tom Burkhart, describes Colter as a natural 
outdoorsman and leader, who leads quietly and kindly but has earned the 
following and respect of his peers. Tom says, ``What sets Colter apart 
is once he sets his mind to something he's going to do all that he 
needs to do to see it through.''
  Eagle Scouts applicants must present a community project that 
requires planning, coordination, and future thinking. Colter sought out 
the Deer Lodge Parks Board and a local youth club against corporate 
tobacco, reACT, to coordinate the creation of his frisbee-golf course. 
Colter created a dynamic team of individuals who came together to 
provide the communities of Deer Lodge and Powell with a tobacco-free 
and entertaining activity.
  The Eagle Scout is one of the highest performance-based achievements 
a young man can earn. In fact, only 5 percent of scouts attain this 
ranking. Colter had to secure 21 merit badges ranging from first-aid 
and camping to environmental science and family life, while holding 
leadership positions. Colter has humbly served Troop 239 as 
quartermaster, patrol leader, and senior patrol leader.
  He embodies the boy scout oath to do his best, to serve God and his 
country, and to help others at all times in all areas of his life. At 
Powell County High School, Colter is an honor student who puts forth 
his best work, earning a 4.0 GPA, while juggling three sports: 
football, basketball, and track.
  I have no doubt this young man's hard work and dedication will be 
rewarded. As an Eagle Scout, he will be joining the ranks of impressive 
individuals such as Neil Armstrong and Gerald Ford. I hope you will 
join me in wishing Colter the best of luck as he prepares for his Eagle 
Scout board of review.




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