[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 32 (Thursday, February 27, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E302]
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                      RECOGNITION OF JOHN McDONALD

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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 John McDonald, 
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 168, and in earning the most prestigious award of 
Eagle Scout.
  John has been very active with his troop, completing 31 merit badges 
and participating in camp Geiger. Over the ten years he has been 
involved in scouting, he has held numerous leadership positions, 
serving as Patrol Leader and Senior Patrol Leader. John also has been 
honored for his numerous scouting achievements with such awards as the 
Arrow of Light Award, The Fire'n Chit Award, the Mic-O-Say Brave Award, 
the Mic-O-Say Warrior Award, the Totin' Chip Award and the World 
Conservation Award.
  For his Eagle Scout project, John built a 35-foot bridge from the 
street to the Lathrop Community Football Field, over a ditch, in 
Lathrop, Missouri.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending John McDonald 
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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