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HIGHLIGHTING THE JUNIATA VALLEY COUNCIL AMERICAN HERITAGE CAMPOREE

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On 2026-05-04, Representative Glenn Thompson (R-PA-15) delivered a floor speech titled "HIGHLIGHTING THE JUNIATA VALLEY COUNCIL AMERICAN HERITAGE CAMPOREE" in the House.

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Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 77 (Monday, May 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 77 (Monday, May 4, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E415] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HIGHLIGHTING THE JUNIATA VALLEY COUNCIL AMERICAN HERITAGE CAMPOREE ______ HON. GLENN THOMPSON of pennsylvania in the house of representatives Monday, May 4, 2026 Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight the Juniata Valley Council American Heritage Camporee, which I had the privilege of attending this weekend. This year's Camporee, hosted by the Howard Pack and Troop 353, welcomed more than 400 Scouts to my hometown of Howard, Pennsylvania to enjoy a weekend of camping, and learning about the core scout values. This year's Camporee brought Scouts together to participate in interactive sessions at the Eagle Iron Works and Curtin Village--one of the longest-running ironworks in Pennsylvania. Scouts spent the weekend learning the histoy of ironworking, and what life would have looked like here more than 100 years ago. I spent Saturday instructing participants on the American Heritage Merit Badge. As an Eagle Scout and a former Scoutmaster of Troop 353, it is always an honor to meet Scouts and learn more about the way they are positively impacting our communities. Mr. Speaker, I thank the Juniata Valley Council, which was established more than 100 years ago, for planning the annual Camporee. Special thanks to Tom and Patti Long for leading the planning of this event. ____________________

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HIGHLIGHTING THE JUNIATA VALLEY COUNCIL AMERICAN HERITAGE CAMPOREE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 77 (Monday, May 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 77 (Monday, May 4, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E415] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HIGHLIGHTING THE JUNIATA VALLEY COUNCIL AMERICAN HERITAGE CAMPOREE ______ HON. GLENN THOMPSON of pennsylvania in the house of representatives Monday, May 4, 2026 Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to highlight the Juniata Valley Council American Heritage Camporee, which I had the privilege of attending this weekend. This year's Camporee, hosted by the Howard Pack and Troop 353, welcomed more than 400 Scouts to my hometown of Howard, Pennsylvania to enjoy a weekend of camping, and learning about the core scout values. This year's Camporee brought Scouts together to participate in interactive sessions at the Eagle Iron Works and Curtin Village--one of the longest-running ironworks in Pennsylvania. Scouts spent the weekend learning the histoy of ironworking, and what life would have looked like here more than 100 years ago. I spent Saturday instructing participants on the American Heritage Merit Badge. As an Eagle Scout and a former Scoutmaster of Troop 353, it is always an honor to meet Scouts and learn more about the way they are positively impacting our communities. Mr. Speaker, I thank the Juniata Valley Council, which was established more than 100 years ago, for planning the annual Camporee. Special thanks to Tom and Patti Long for leading the planning of this event. ____________________