[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 80 (Tuesday, June 3, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1107]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING SAMUEL WELSH JOHNSEN FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 3, 2003

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Samuel Welsh 
Johnsen, 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 135, and in earning the most prestigious 
award of Eagle Scout.
  Sam has been very active with his troop, participating in many scout 
activities such as the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation for six years. 
Over the six years he has been involved in scouting, he has earned 29 
merit badges. Additionally, Sam has held numerous leadership positions 
in his troop and has been honored for his numerous scouting 
achievements with such awards as the Firebuilder in the Tribe of Mic-o-
Say.
  For his Eagle Scout project, Sam organized a project to clean and 
paint fire hydrants in Kearney, Missouri. He painted them bright yellow 
to improve appearance and most importantly, so they could be easily 
seen in a time of emergency.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Samuel Welsh 
Johnsen 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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