[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 166 (Monday, November 17, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2312]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING MARCUS W. PHILLIPS FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 17, 2003

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Marcus W. 
Phillips, 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 362, and in earning the most prestigious 
award of Eagle Scout.
  Marcus has been very active with his troop, participating in many 
Scout activities. Over the ten years Marcus has been involved with 
scouting, he has earned 21 merit badges and has held numerous 
leadership positions, serving as Chaplain Aide, Quartermaster, Patrol 
Leader, and Scribe. Marcus earned the honor of Brave, Warrior, and 
Firebuilder in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say and served on staff at H. Roe 
Bartle Scout Reservation teaching younger scouts woodworking.
  For his Eagle Scout project, Marcus organized and supervised ten 
other Scouts in the landscaping of a section of the Children's Garden 
at Duncan Road Baptist Church in Blue Springs, Missouri. They spent 150 
hours planting trees and shrubs, placing decorative rock, and adding 
both edging and fencing to the Garden.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Marcus W. 
Phillips 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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