[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 159 (Wednesday, November 5, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2235]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     CONGRATULATIONS TO CHARLES E. KRUSE, DISTINGUISHED EAGLE SCOUT

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 5, 2003

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, it has come to my attention that my good 
friend, Charles E. (Charlie) Kruse, President of the Missouri Farm 
Bureau Federation, has been named as the next recipient of the 
Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. As an Eagle Scout myself, let me take 
this means to pay tribute to Charlie for reaching this important 
milestone.
  The Distinguished Eagle Scout Award (DESA) was established in 1969. 
It is granted to Eagle Scouts who received the Eagle Scout rank 25 or 
more years ago and who have distinguished themselves in their 
professional life and in their communities on a voluntary basis. The 
award is granted by the National Eagle Scout Association upon 
nomination by a local council and selection by a committee of 
nationally prominent DESA recipients.
  In his personal and professional life, Charlie Kruse has established 
himself as a true role model for patriotic Americans. His life work has 
far exceeded the guidelines established for receiving this respected 
award. He has served the American people and the residents of Missouri 
in the military, as a member of the Governor's cabinet, on the Missouri 
University Board of Curators, and on many national commissions and 
boards. He has also worked to enhance the prosperity of his community 
through church and volunteer activities.
  Charlie currently serves as President of the Missouri Farm Bureau 
Federation. In his role, he represents over 100,000 Missourians and 
provides Members of Congress from the Show-Me State with useful 
information about what farmers and ranchers are saying about U.S. 
agricultural policy. Farm Bureau's advice is critical to shaping a 
national agricultural agenda in a way that benefits Missourians, and I 
appreciate hearing from Charlie and all Farm Bureau members.
  Mr. Speaker, I know that all my House colleagues will join me in 
paying tribute to Charlie Kruse as he receives the Distinguished Eagle 
Scout Award. He truly deserves this recognition.




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