[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 32 (Thursday, February 27, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E307]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNITION OF ANDREW JOSEPH GRAVES

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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 Andrew Joseph 
Gordon, 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.
  Andrew has been very active with his troop, where he progressed to 
the rank of Webelos. He also participated in summer camp at H. Roe 
Bartle Scout Reservation and earning the status of warrior in the tribe 
of Mic-O-Say. During the thirteen years he has been involved in 
scouting, he has earned 41 merit badges and is brotherhood member of 
the order of the arrow. Andrew also has been honored for his numerous 
scouting achievements, earning the Bear Claw award, the God & Me Award, 
and the Arrow of Light award. Andrew has also served in a variety of 
leadership positions, including Patrol Leader and Assistant Senior 
Patrol Leader.
  For his Eagle Scout Project, Andrew built a rock foot bridge and 
rocked part of the path at the Parkville Nature Sanctuary in Parkville, 
Missouri.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Andrew Joseph 
Gordon 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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