[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 159 (Wednesday, November 5, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2238]
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  RECOGNIZING CHRISTOPHER DODSON FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 5, 2003

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Christopher 
Dodson, 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 376, and in earning the most prestigious 
award of Eagle Scout.
  Chris has been very active with his troop, participating in many 
scout activities. Over the years Chris has been involved with scouting, 
he has held numerous leadership positions, serving as Chaplain's Aide, 
Librarian, Patrol Leader, and Senior Patrol Leader. Chris is also a 
Brotherhood Member in the Order of the Arrow and a Tom-tom Beater in 
the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. Chris served on staff at H. Roe Bartle Scout 
Reservation during the summer of 2003, and has earned a total of 33 
merit badges.
  For his Eagle Scout project, Chris lead a group of Boy Scouts on a 
work project at the New Hope Retreat Center in Holt, Missouri. For the 
project, they built two fences around dumpsters, cleared land around 
the entrance to the camp, leveled out the area, and replanted flowers 
and shrubs.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Christopher 
Dodson 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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