[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 142 (Friday, October 10, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2027]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING GRANT STANLEY FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 10, 2003

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Grant Stanley, 
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 354, and in earning the most prestigious award of 
Eagle Scout.
  Grant has been very active with his troop, participating in many 
scout activities. Over the nine years Grant has been involved with 
scouting, he has held numerous leadership positions, serving as Troop-
Patrol Leader, Bugler, Assistant Patrol Leader, and Troop Guide. Grant 
is also a Brave in the Tribe of Mic-o-Say.
  For his Eagle Scout project, Grant built a practice pitching mound at 
the A.J. Wilson Sports Complex in Kansas City North. This involved 
negotiations with the head of the sports complex, obtaining donations 
of materials from several sources, drawing up the plans, materials 
list, project plan, soliciting leaders and boys to help, and 
supervising the construction. This mound will be used by many baseball 
teams during practices and games.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Grant Stanley 
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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