[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 74 (Monday, May 19, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E990]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING ERIC DANIEL LORENZ FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 19, 2003

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Eric Daniel 
Lorenz, 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 99, and in earning the most prestigious 
award of Eagle Scout.
  Eric has been very active with his troop, participating in many Scout 
activities. Over the 6 years he has been involved in Scouting, he has 
earned 28 merit badges. Additionally, Eric has held numerous leadership 
positions in his troop, serving as junior leader, assistant patrol 
leader, patrol leader, and junior assistant scoutmaster. Eric also has 
been honored for his numerous Scouting achievements with such awards as 
the Bright Eyed Buffalo and the Tom-Tom Beater in the Tribe of Mic-o-
Say.
  For his Eagle Scout project, Eric cleaned up and maintained a 
playground, including the installation of a mulched area, at First Step 
Preschool of the Hodge Presbyterian Church.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Eric Daniel 
Lorenz 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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