[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 32 (Thursday, February 27, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E306]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNITION OF MATTHEW ALAN VANECEK

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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 Matthew Alan 
Vanecek, 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.
  Matthew has been very active with his troop, participating in summer 
camp at H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation and earning the Brave in the 
tribe of Mic-O-Say. During the nine years he has been involved in 
scouting, he has earned 57 merit badges and is brotherhood member of 
the Order of the Arrow. Matthew also has been honored for his numerous 
scouting achievements by earning the Bear Claw Award, the God and Me 
Award, the God and Family Award and the Arrow of Light Award.
  For his Eagle Scout project, Matthew planned and built a wooden swing 
set for the Salvation Army Community Center. The set is built so that 
it could be moved to other locations if necessary.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Matthew Alan 
Vanecek 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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