[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 121 (Friday, September 5, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1702]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING DANIEL T. GRIFFEN FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 4, 2003

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Daniel Tyler 
Griffen, 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 374, and in earning the most prestigious 
award of Eagle Scout.
  Daniel has been very active with his troop, participating in many 
scout activities. Over the 10 years he has been involved in scouting, 
he has earned 31 merit badges. Additionally, Daniel has held numerous 
leadership positions in his troop, serving as Den Chief and Troop 
Guide. Daniel also has been honored for his numerous scouting 
achievements with such awards as the Arrow of Light Award and Fire 
Builder in the Tribe of Mic-o-say.
  For his Eagle Scout project, Daniel led a group of teens and adults 
in the cataloguing of about 300 graves in the Little Shoal Cemetery. 
The catalogue was then donated to the Clay County Archives for the use 
by the general public.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Daniel Tyler 
Griffen 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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