[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 64 (Thursday, May 1, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E857]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


 HONORING CHRISTOPHER STERLING BRENNECKE 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 Christopher 
Sterling Brennecke, 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 1082, and in earning the most 
prestigious award of Eagle Scout.
  Christopher has been very active with his troop, participating in 
such scout activities as the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation for 7 
years and the Philmont Scout Ranch. Over the 11 years he has been 
involved in scouting, he has earned 31 merit badges. Additionally, 
Christopher has held several leadership positions, serving as 
quartermaster, historian, scribe, librarian, patrol leader, assistant 
patrol leader and senior patrol leader. Christopher also has been 
honored for his numerous scouting achievments with such awards as the 
Arrow of Light Award, the God and Country Award and Warrior in the 
Tribe of Mic-O-Say.
  For his Eagle Scout project, Christopher landscaped around the front 
of the Buckner Elementary School as well as the courtyard.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Christopher 
Sterling Brennecke 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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