[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 52 (Tuesday, April 1, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E634]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING PHILLIP SHINN 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 Phillip George 
Shinn, 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.
  Phillip has been very active with his troop, participating in such 
scout activities as the H. Roe Bartle Summer Camp for three years, and 
the Brownsea Junior leadership training in July of 2003. Over the seven 
years he has been involved in scouting, Phillip has earned 37 merit 
badges. Additionally, he has held numerous leadership positions, 
serving as two-time patrol leader, den chief, scribe, instructor, and 
librarian. Phillip also has been honored for his numerous scouting 
achievements with such awards as the Member of the Order of the Arrow, 
The Light of Christ Award, the Parvuli Dei Catholic religious award, 
the Ad Altare Dei Catholic religious medal, and the Deutsch (a German 
interpreter).
  For his Eagle Scout project, Phillip constructed and installed 30 
road signs at Heartland Presbyterian Center in Parkville, Missouri.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Phillip 
George Shinn 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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