[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 41 (Thursday, March 17, 2011)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E516] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] IN RECOGNITION OF BOY SCOUT TROOP 1818 AND CUB SCOUT PACK 1818 ______ HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY of virginia in the house of representatives Thursday, March 17, 2011 Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Pack 1818 and Troop 1818, the Jewish Cub Scout Pack and Boy Scout Troop that are based in my neighborhood in Mantua in Fairfax. Cub Scout Pack 1818 now boasts 34 boys ranging from Grade 1 to Grade 5. Chartered by the Olam Tikvah Men's Club since 2000, Pack 1818 provides an opportunity for these boys to take in a variety of sports, crafts, and outdoor activities, like hiking and camping. This year, Tiger Cubs include: Jacob Boyett, Elijah Fischer, Benjamin Golden, Ari Pearlstein, Nathan Rothberg, Isaac Saiger, and Matthew Wurmser. Wolf Cubs include Jacob Book, Nathan Chernys, Ben Engler, Daniel Fertel, Alex Frame, Zach Grossman, Sebastian Jones, Aidan Jupiter, Jacob Hemmerdinger, Rueben Hemmerdinger, Solomon Hutchins, Ben Neifeld, and Zachary Shmargal-Ellison. Bear Cubs include Mitchell Akawie, Samuel Goldberg, Jared Johnson, Michael Krasovsky, Ilan Nabatkhorian, Lars Rosen, and Jacob Rutzick. First year Webelos include Solomon Jones while second year Webelos include Joshua Ackerman, Kenny Book, David Chernys, Daniel Dorlester, Jordan Lamar, and Aaron Shurberg. I am especially pleased to note that these last six boys--the second year Webelos--will transition to Boy Scouts during a ceremony this evening. Each of those boys has earned the Arrow of Light award. After they become Boy Scouts, the number of Boys in Troop 1818 will equal 18, which in Jewish tradition corresponds to Life. Troop 1818, which is only three years old, has emerged as an important force for so many boys' lives. Troop 1818 provides opportunities to build lifelong skills and values, and make lasting friendships through weekly activities and a variety of outdoor programs. The boys have a chance to earn merit badges in such diverse areas as engineering, camping, orienteering, nuclear science, and first aid. This past year, boys from Troop 1818 got to learn CPR, build and sleep in a snow igloo, and attend the 100th anniversary National Jamboree with Scouts from around the country and world. Troop 1818 currently includes Benjy Ackerman, Max Chernys, Jamie Frame, Josh Hone, Casey Lamar, Ezra Lapidus, Levi Meerovich, Josh Rutzick, Sam Rutzick, Ezra Postelnek, Yosef Postelnek, and Zach Watts. These boys have made significant accomplishments over the past year-- earning merit badges and multiple rank advancements--which they will receive at their semi-annual Court of Honor this weekend. Finally, I'd like to also recognize Robert Book, who founded Troop 1818 and current serves as Committee Chair for Pack 1818. An Eagle Scout himself, Robert is being recognized this weekend for his accomplishments by being presented with the Shofar Award. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to rise and join me in congratulating these scouts and also in thanking the troop leaders, parents and families for their dedication to our youth. ____________________