[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 52 (Tuesday, April 1, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E637]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING JOSEPH MYERS 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 Joseph Michael 
Myers, 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.
  Joseph has been very active with his troop, participating in such 
scout activities as the H. Roe Bartle Summer Camp for 8 years, H. Roe 
Bartle Summer Camp Staff Member, Seabase High Adventure and Snaws. Over 
the 13 years he has been involved in scouting, Joseph has earned 30 
merit badges. Additionally, he has held numerous leadership positions, 
serving as Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol 
Leader, Librarian, Historian, Instructor and Quartermaster. Joseph also 
has been honored for his numerous scouting achievements with such 
awards as the Member of the Order of The Arrow, The Parvuli Dei 
Catholic Religious Award, the Ad Altare Dei Catholic Religious Medal, 
and the Tom-Tom Beater in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say Award.
  For his Eagle Scout project, Joseph imbedded water bars and spread 
gravel over a section of trail at the Parkville Nature Sanctuary in 
Parkville, Missouri.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Joseph 
Michael Myers 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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