[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 32 (Thursday, February 27, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E299]
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                  RECOGNITION OF KEVIN ``MAX'' COLDREN

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 26, 2003

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Kevin ``Max'' 
Coldren, a very special young man who has exemplified the finest 
qualities of citizenship and leadership by taking an active part in the 
Boy Scouts of America, Troop 314, and in earning the most prestigious 
award of Eagle Scout.
  Max has been very active with his troop, working on his God & Church 
award and attending the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation for four years 
where he became brave in the tribe of MIC-O-SAY in 2001. Over the four 
years he has been involved in scouting, he has held numerous leadership 
positions, serving as assistant senior patrol leader, patrol leader, 
assistant patrol leader, den chief and bugler. Max also has been 
honored for his numerous scouting achievements by becoming a 
brotherhood member of the Order of the Arrow.
  For his Eagle Scout project, Max worked with doctors and nurses of 
Medical Aid for Children of Latin America (MACALA), helping them 
prepare for their 2003 journey to provide surgical and medical aid to 
the children of the Dominican Republic. Max and his team of scouts and 
scouters sorted, counted, packed and prepared for shipment medical 
supplies required for this mission. In addition, Max collected over 300 
stuffed animals for the mission so that each child could receive a gift 
following surgery.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Kevin ``Max'' 
Coldren for his accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of America and for 
his efforts put forth in achieving the highest distinction of Eagle 
Scout.

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