Ruppersberger Hosts Boy Scout Troop from Severna Park on Capitol Hill

(Washington, D.C.)-  Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) hosted Boy Scout Troop 339 from Severna Park on Capitol Hill on Thursday, July 14th, 2005. The nine 11 and 12 year olds interviewed Congressman Ruppersberger, a former Boy Scout, for their First Class Ranking - an important Boy Scout patch.

"The Boy Scout Oath says 'On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country.' These youngsters are learning about the founders of our country through their trip the nation's capital so they can do their best as they become the leaders of tomorrow. As a former Boy Scout myself, I was honored to be interviewed by the Boy Scouts from Troop #339 from Severna Park as they learned how Congress works and how a bill becomes a law," said Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD).

The Scouts also toured the Capitol and watched Congress in action from the House Gallery. The group also met two other Maryland Congressmen during their tour - Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (MD-05) and Congressman Albert Wynn (MD-04).

Congressman Ruppersberger also expresses his condolences after the recent deaths of four Boy Scout Leaders at the Jamboree in Virginia and the deaths of a Scout and two Leaders at Scout Camps in California and Utah.

"As a former Boy Scout, I am saddened by the misfortune and tragedy that the Scouts have endured at the Jamboree in Virginia and at Scout Camps in California and Utah. I know this is a very difficult time for family and friends of the victims. I extend my sincere condolences," said Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD).

The Boy Scouts have nearly 4.1 million members ranging from 7 and 20 years old throughout the United States and its territories.

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