[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 52 (Tuesday, April 1, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E632]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING DUSTIN WRIGHT FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 1, 2003

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Dustin John 
Wright, 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 261, and in earning the most prestigious 
award of Eagle Scout.
  Dustin has been very active with his troop, participating in such 
scout activities as the H. Roe Bartle Summer Camp for five years, and 
the BSA snorkeling and ranger programs. Over the 10 years he has been 
involved in scouting, Dustin has earned 35 merit badges. Additionally, 
he has held numerous leadership positions, serving as patrol leader, 
assistant patrol leader, and troop's chaplain aide. Dustin also has 
been honored for his numerous scouting achievements with such awards as 
the Parvuli Dei Catholic Religious Award, the Ad Altare Dei Catholic 
Religious Medal, the Arrow of Light Award, the World Conservation 
Award, and the Warrior in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say Award.
  For his Eagle Scout project, Dustin constructed and installed a 
handrail for a bridge, and improved 150 feet of trail with gravel at 
the Heartland Presbyterian Center in Parkville, MO.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Dustin John 
Wright 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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