[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 62 (Tuesday, April 29, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E793]
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     RECOGNIZING JOHN CLEARY FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 29, 2003

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize John Cleary, 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 249, and in earning the most prestigious award of 
Eagle Scout.
  John has been very active with his troop, participating in such scout 
activities as Camp Bartle and as a counselor at Camp Naish. Over the 
five years he has been involved in Scouting, he has earned 28 merit 
badges. Additionally, John has held numerous leadership positions, 
serving as patrol leader, senior patrol leader, quartermaster and 
chaplain aide. John also has been honored for his numerous Scouting 
achievements with such awards as the Arrow of Light Award, Foxman in 
the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, Brave in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, Warrior in the 
Tribe of Mic-O-Say and the Order of the Arrow Award.
  For his Eagle Scout project, John planned and coordinated the 
replacement of playground equipment in his neighborhood park in Farley, 
Missouri.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending John Cleary 
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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