[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14957]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         CONGRATULATING NATHAN HITE ON EARNING 143 MERIT BADGES

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                          HON. JACKIE WALORSKI

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 25, 2017

  Mrs. WALORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Eagle Scout 
Nathan Hite of Elkhart, Indiana, on completing all 143 merit badges 
this year.
  Since 1910, Boy Scouts of America has been a pillar in youth 
development throughout the country. In the generations since, millions 
of Boy Scouts have gone on to make lasting impacts in their communities 
and learn important skills and life lessons that helped them make the 
future brighter. Instilling the characteristics of strong citizenship--
such as courage, determination, and compassion for others--Boy Scouts 
of America has allowed young men like Nathan to challenge themselves to 
be better and make positive contributions in the world around them.
  Nathan has distinguished himself among his peers and now joins the 
ranks of Boy Scouts who have completed all merit badges available to 
them at the time of their service. In fact, because there are more 
merit badges available now than ever before, Nathan has earned more 
than any previous Scout. At the young age of 13, Nathan achieved the 
rank of Eagle Scout and pushed forward in his quest to complete all the 
available merit badges. I have no doubt Nathan will continue to aspire 
to excellence and meaningful accomplishments in all his future 
endeavors.
  Under the guidance of the Boy Scouts of America LaSalle Council and 
New Paris Scout Troop 12, Nathan has learned skills that will stay with 
him for the rest of his life. He exemplifies the character that we all 
strive to attain, and through his participation in Boy Scouts, Nathan 
has become a well-rounded leader and a role model for others.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of Indiana's 2nd District I am grateful for 
the exceptional opportunities Boy Scouts of America offers our youth, 
and I look forward to all the amazing things that lie ahead for Nathan.

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