March 11, 2020 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S1701 Because, to the top of Mount Suribachi a pil- when 5 Marines and a Navy Corpsman por- families, and communities in Wyo- grimage, trayed . . . ming. These events include their an- every Marine dreams in their lifetime to Out into the future such an iconic moment nual Strength of America Banquet, the take . . . made . . . annual Camp Buffalo Bill Summer As it was 35 nights and days of Hell on earth Now, all etched in stone to be imprinted on as all so showed their fine worth . . . every Marines heart they say . . . Camp in Cody, fishing tournaments, As it was 70,000 United States Marines, As all part of their very DNA . . . and family camping trips. They work who dug in deep against an enemy which Whether at the top of Mount Suribachi, hard to provide many opportunities for could not be seen . . . or when we see that photo or memorial tears Scouts to participate in fellowships, As so quickly boys had to become men as come to our eyes do they . . . trainings, basecamps, and much more, their fine red blood ran green . . . Making us all so proud to be American’s the to help members be, as the Scouts say, All in what it so means, rest of our lives each day . . . ‘‘Prepared for life.’’ to be a United States Marine . . . For this battle is and will always be, one of our Nation’s most decisive of all vic- Brad Bodoh, the Scout executive for As all around them death lie replete, the council, has a strong background in with the smell of death upon their feet . . . tories . . . serving the Scouts of America. We are Such scenes of hell and carnage that would With only 216 of enemy so left, make the Angels weep . . . to tell their children’s children all about fortunate to have his leadership. Before At the evils that men do all in one’s soul to that battle against America’s Best. . . Brad made home, he worked keep . . . Yea, there are some things that men do not for the in Iowa And so too, talk about . . . and Ohio. The knowledge and experi- all in what new magnificence heights a he- Who for all of their courage and valor Heav- ence Brad brings to the Greater Wyo- en so awaits them no doubt . . . roic heart can reach . . . ming Council allow the Scouts to flour- With some of the fiercest fighting of the war And all throughout the history of The United States Marines, ish and expand their skills. Senior dis- as each new horrific day would repeat trict executives Frank Solla and An- ... Iwo Jima will now be always seen . . . With the greatest number of Medal of Honors As the embodiment of what it all so means, drew Allgeier, in addition to the coun- presented in any battle this feat . . . but to be a United States Marine . . . cil office staff, are instrumental in As it all began as they reached the beach And to what new heights a heroes heart can growing and supporting the organiza- ... achieve . . . tion’s participation throughout the After a bombardment looking like it would Can so climb too all in those magnificent state. shades of green . . . never cease . . . In Wyoming, we live by the Code of As an eerie quiet calmness upon their souls As Iwo Jima, is and will always be, Semper Fidelis of what faith and courage is the West. One of the principles of the beseeched . . . Code is ‘‘to take pride in your work.’’ As step by step into the island they left from all about. . . that beach, Iwo . . . Hoo . . . Rah . . . no doubt . . . The council’s volunteers and families until finally all hell broke loose as they were f embody this principle. They make it possible for Scouts to advance through all in deep . . . CENTENNIAL OF THE BOY SCOUTS Walking into an ambush as out of tunnels the program all the way through the OF AMERICA GREATER WYOMING and caves the enemy would creep . . . rank of Eagle Scout. They see their COUNCIL With years to plan such strategy to succeed work rewarded every time a Cub Scout ... Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I rise earns a new badge and an Eagle Scout As these Marines climbed and fought for today in celebration of 100 years of completes their project. The support every inch of real estate so steep . . . in Wyoming. for this organization is truly excep- Through inhospitable terrain of volcanic ash On Saturday, March 21, 2020, the Boy as death for them would meet . . . tional, and Wyoming is better for it. Scouts of America Greater Wyoming Mr. President, it is my pleasure to As all of these dark scenes from hell so came Council will host their annual Silver to pass . . . honor this historic milestone for the While, in the cover of darkness from out of Beaver and Eagle Scout Recognition Greater Wyoming Council. Their cen- caves such a grave toll the enemy Luncheon in Casper. This year holds a tennial celebration is a recognition of special significance as they will cele- amassed . . . all the hard work and preparation the brate their 100th anniversary at this As a new weapon came into play, council has done in the past 100 years the Zippo Tank a flame thrower helped win event. and will continue to do for the next 100 the day . . . The Boy Scouts of America incor- Helping these heroes through such hell to so porated on February 8, 1910. Scouting years. Bobbi and I are proud of the make their way . . . came to Casper with the creation of the Greater Wyoming Council and the com- Because, that airfield they could not concede Casper Council in 1917. The council munity support behind it. We celebrate ... continued to expand, changing its the century of As why 6,821 American Fine Heroes would die and extend our congratulations. and bleed . . . name to the Casper Area Council in f or War Is Hell and Hell Is War, 1925, Central Wyoming Council in 1931, is that but not what heaven is for? and finally the Greater Wyoming Coun- ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS And in the coming years how many more cil in 2016. The Boy Scouts of Amer- would have died? ica’s mission is ‘‘to prepare young peo- If it were but not for all of their most heroic ple to make ethical and moral choices RECOGNIZING FALLON FOOD HUB battle cries! over their lifetimes by instilling in ∑ Ms. ROSEN. Mr. President, each For only the number our Lord knows up on them the values of the Scout Oath and week the U.S. Senate Committee on high . . . Law.’’ The council remains true to this Small Business & Entrepreneurship Fighting to the death hand to hand, mission and to their purpose to educate as perhaps each one a Medal of Honor could recognizes one small business that ex- youth, age 5 to 21, to build character, command . . . emplifies the hard work and persever- develop personal fitness, and to train Flamethrowers . . . tunnel by tunnel . . . ance of the American Dream and the cave by cave . . . in the responsibilities of participating citizenship. American entrepreneur. The great Tunnel rats crawling into death so very State of Nevada is home to more than brave . . . In Wyoming, the Greater Wyoming And how did they all get through each new Council upholds the mission and pur- 250,000 small businesses of all types dark day? pose of the Boy Scouts through service from mom-and-pop shop bakeries to As the enemy made them to such hell to pay to 11 counties and 3,000 youth across world renowned cybersecurity firms. In ... our State. The organization enjoys tre- fact, about 99 percent of all business in But, in the end there is nothing that has ever mendous community support with 1,400 Nevada are small businesses. Nevada’s been made, volunteers and 150 community part- small businesses are the driving force which can stop a United States Marine to ners. This consistent and broad in- behind our State’s rapidly growing this day . . . economy and the engine that powers As such a heavy toll these Marines made the volvement demonstrates what a valu- enemy pay . . . able benefit the council provides to the our communities. It is therefore my 21,844 would die, the ones who now lie in that youth and people of Wyoming. honor to recognize Nevada’s Fallon dark ground cold graves . . . The council provides a variety of Food Hub, a small business with a As it was on the 5th day, events and opportunities for Scouts, strong and deeprooted commitment to

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