[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 64 (Thursday, May 1, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E852]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING LANCE MICHAEL ARCHBOLD FOR EARNING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 1, 2003

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Lance Michael 
Archbold, 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 134, and in earning the most prestigious 
award of Eagle Scout.
  Lance has been very active with his troop, participating in such 
scout activities as Camp Geiger, Camp Bartle, Camp Jayhawk, High 
Adventures hiking in Colorado, floating down Buffalo River and Current 
River, biking 225 miles of the Katy Trail in Missouri, and Junior 
Leader Corp for Webelos Day Camp. Over the nine years he has been 
involved in scouting, he has earned numerous merit badges. 
Additionally, Lance has held several leadership positions, serving as 
scribe, den chief, patrol leader, assistant patrol leader, outdoor 
program manager, co-captain and captain. Lance also has been honored 
for his numerous scouting achievements with such awards as the Arrow of 
Light Award, Ordeal Member of the Order of the Arrow, Foxman in the 
Tribe of Mic-O-Say, the On My Honor Award, and the Duty to God Award.
  For his Eagle Scout project, Lance helped the Independence visitors 
center for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints with their 
annual Christmas tree display for the community. He built stands for 
each tree they had on display so the trees would not tip over. The 
organization has used them for two years now.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Lance Michael 
Archbold 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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