[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 66 (Tuesday, May 6, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E869-E870]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING DAVID RAY MEYER FOR EARNING THE SILVER AWARD OF VENTURING

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 6, 2003

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize David Ray 
Meyer, 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 and Venturing, and in earning the most 
prestigious Silver Award.
  David has been very active in Venturing, having camped 349 nights, 
traveled afoot or afloat for 873 miles and taking expeditions at 
Packard in 1999, Philmont from 1999-2002, Pamlico in 2002, as well as 
visits to resident camps at Naish, Bartle, Geiger and Chickahominy. In 
the 11 years he has been involved in Boy Scouts and Venturing, David 
has served in many leadership capacities as Boy Scout senior patrol 
leader, patrol leader, scribe, instructor, troop guide, junior 
assistant scout master, Venturing president, vice-president, treasurer, 
and quartermaster, as well as VOA treasurer, president, and program 
director, and OA Lodge treasurer, chapter secretary and vice chief.
  Additionally, David has received numerous awards for his many 
achievements. He has been honored with the Arrow of Light Award, the 
Eagle Scout Award, 6 Eagle Palms, the Gods and Country Award, the 
Bronze and Gold Venturing Awards and the Venturing Leadership Award.

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  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending David Ray 
Meyer for his accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of America and 
Venturing and for his efforts put forth in achieving the highest 
distinction of the Silver Award.

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