[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 62 (Tuesday, April 29, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E795]
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    RECOGNIZING ANDREW FISHER 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 Andrew Fisher, 
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.
  Andrew has been very active with his troop, participating in such 
scout activities as Camp Bartle and Philmont. Over the five years he 
has been involved in scouting, he has earned 32 merit badges. 
Additionally, Andrew has held numerous leadership positions in his 
troop, serving as Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader 
and Quartermaster. Andrew also has been honored for his numerous 
scouting achievements with such awards as the Foxman in the Tribe of 
Mic-O-Say, Brave in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, Warrior in the Tribe of 
Mic-O-Say, Firebuilder in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, Tom-Tom Beater in the 
Tribe of Mic-O-Say, the World Conservation Award, and the 50 Miller 
Award.
  For his Eagle Scout project, Andrew prepared a landscaping and 
renovation project for a memorial to a fallen firefighter in Weston, 
Missouri.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Andrew Fisher 
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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