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




 HONORING DANIEL ADISON AYERS 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 Daniel Adison 
Ayers, 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.
  Daniel has been very active in Venturing having camped 383 nights, 
traveling afoot or afloat for 491 miles and taking expeditions at 
Boundary Waters in 1997 and Philmont in 2000. In the 12 years he has 
been involved in Boy Scouts and Venturing, Daniel has served in many 
leadership capacities as patrol leader, junior assistant scout master, 
assistant scout master, senior patrol leader, assistant senior patrol 
leader, VOA vice president, crew secretary and crew president.
  Additionally, Daniel has received numerous awards for his many 
achievements. He has been honored with the Arrow of Light Award, the 
Scout Through Life Award, the Eagle Scout Award, the Bronze and Gold 
Venturing Awards and the Venturing Leadership Award.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Daniel Adison 
Ayers 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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