[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 32 (Thursday, February 27, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E305]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNITION OF BRANDON MICHAEL KIMBLE

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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 Brandon Michael 
Kimble, 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.
  Brandon has been very active with his troop, earning the ranks of 
Tiger Cub, Bobcat, Wolf, Bear and Webelos. Over the ten years he has 
been involved in scouting, he has held numerous leadership positions, 
serving as Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, and Troop Guide. 
Brandon also has been honored for his numerous scouting achievements by 
becoming a brotherhood member of the Order of the Arrow and receiving 
the God and Me Award, the God and Family Award, the Arrow of Light, and 
Brave in the tribe of Mic-O-Say. Additionally, Brandon has earned 38 
merit badges, qualifying him for the Eagle Award, the Bronze Eagle 
Palm, the Gold Eagle Palm, and the Silver Eagle Palm.
  For his Eagle Scout project, Brandon helped the city of Parkville, 
Missouri, comply with the requirements of the Federal Clean Water Act. 
His project involved spray-painting ``drains to streams, don't 
pollute'' on every storm sewer drain in the National and the Bluffs 
subdivisions in Parkville. It is his hope that this will discourage 
illegal dumping of chemicals into the storm sewers, thereby lessening 
the risk of pollution in the receiving streams.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Brandon 
Michael Kimble 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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