[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 37 (Friday, March 7, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E396]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO JACOB AUSTIN GARDNER

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 6, 2003

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Jacob Austin 
Gardner, 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 67, and in earning the most prestigious 
award of Eagle Scout.
  Jake has been very active with his troop, participating in such Scout 
activities as Camp Geiger. Over the 8 years he has been involved in 
Scouting, he has held numerous leadership positions, serving as 
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader, 
Quartermaster, and Junior Scout Master. Jake also has been honored for 
his numerous Scouting achievements with such awards as Warrior in the 
Tribe of Mic-O-Say, Brave in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say and Fire Builder in 
the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. Additionally, Jake has earned 32 merit badges.
  For his Eagle Scout project, Jake cleaned up and built a new fence 
around Mitchell Cemetery, which is one of the oldest cemeteries. The 
cemetery dates back to 1840 and contains the graves of slaves, Abraham 
Lincoln's aunt and more than 30 Civil War veterans, both Union and 
Confederate.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Jacob Austin 
Gardner 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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