[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 32 (Thursday, February 27, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E308]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNITION OF WILLIAM BARRET SIMS

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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 William Barret 
Sims, 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.
  William has been very active with his troop, earning the ranks of 
bobcat, wolf, bear, and webelos as well as participating in summer camp 
at H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation and earning the status of warrior in 
the tribe of Mic-O-Say. During the ten years he has been involved in 
scouting, he has earned 35 merit badges and is Brotherhood Member of 
The Order of the Arrow. William also has been honored for his numerous 
scouting achievements, earning the bear claw award, the God & Me award, 
the arrow of light award, and the god and church award. William has 
also served in many leadership capacities, including patrol leader, 
assistant patrol leader and assistant senior patrol leader.
  For his Eagle Scout project, William planned, designed, and with the 
help of fellow scouts, built an outdoor storage shed for a habitat for 
humanity home located in Kansas City north, providing much needed 
storage space for the lawn and outdoor equipment of the homeowners.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending William 
Barret Sims 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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