[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 11 (Tuesday, February 3, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E89]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING 2003 EAGLE SCOUTS FROM THE 5TH DISTRICT OF TEXAS

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                          HON. JEB HENSARLING

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 3, 2004

  Mr. HENSARLING. Mr. Speaker, I recently had the privilege of honoring 
the 2003 Eagle Scout recipients from the Fifth Congressional District 
of Texas. As a Congressman and an Eagle Scout myself, I would like to 
recognize the tremendous achievement of these young men and commend 
them for their hard work and dedication.
  Of the millions of young men who join the Boy Scouts, only four 
percent achieve the highest rank of Eagle Scout. This rigorous program 
demands excellence in many areas and tests the Scout's commitment and 
strength of character.
  Eagles Scouts personify the qualities of trustworthiness, loyalty, 
helpfulness, friendliness, courtesy, kindness, obedience, cheerfulness, 
thrift, bravery, cleanliness and reverence. By earning the rank of 
Eagle Scout, these young men join a distinguished group of outstanding 
Americans including former U.S. Presidents, astronauts, and Pulitzer 
Prize winners.
  America's youth are the leaders of tomorrow. I commend these Boy 
Scouts for providing excellent examples of leadership, citizenship, and 
service to their communities and their peers.
  I would like to extend my most sincere congratulations to the 
following recipients of the Eagle Scout Award. Their valuable 
contributions to society will no doubt continue as they continue their 
journey through life.
  Andrew Ryan Holman-Troop 103
  Cory Lynn Smith-Troop 391
  Christopher William Jennings Bryan-Troop 890
  Spencer Douglas Adams-Troop 890
  Jonathan Dylan Shields-Troop 138
  William Lawrence Love-Troop 64
  Joshua Douglas Hughes-Troop 125
  Cameron Blevins O'Bannon-Troop 861
  Zachary Stephen Taylor-Troop 856
  Michael Edward Flusche, Jr.-Troop 865
  Randall Charles Roysdon, Jr.-Troop 339
  Jonathan Kerry Van Zant-Troop 535
  Wesley James Mullins-Troop 435
  Graham Andrew Orr-Troop 435
  Jordan Whitney Ashford-Troop 852
  Jonathan Daniel Martin-Troop 856
  Marshall Glyn Holland, Jr.-Troop 792
  Sunray Roper Spinks-Troop 107
  Eric P. Mendershausen-Troop 636
  Caleb Peter Holzapfel-Troop 437
  Joel Andrew Fletcher-Troop 890
  Christopher Robert Darling-Troop 138
  Brandon Kent Parsons-Troop 856
  Curtis J. Aanerud-Troop 792
  Jared Asher Forbus-Troop 730
  Daniel Joseph Hale-Troop 865
  Reagan Lewis Loggins-Troop 744
  Matthew Glenn Higgins-Troop 744
  Christopher G. Plummer-Troop 744
  Alexander P. Jarrard-Troop 890
  Mitchell Jacob George-Troop 890
  Andrew M. Diaz-Troop 709
  Jared Nathaniel Wilson-Troop 852
  Eric Randall Johnson-Troop 890
  Phillip Rowe Vorkoper-Troop 709
  Troy Aleo Thompson-Troop 333
  Chad Jacob Krischke-Troop 707
  Brandon Casey Hall-Troop 707
  Andrew Jedidiah Floyd-Troop 138
  Eric Bruce Swanfeldt-Troop 647
  Ryan Lemuel Johnson-Troop 890
  Kyle Pierpont Johnson-Troop 890
  Michael Collin Zreet-Troop 890
  Travis Eugene Hughes-Troop 647
  Jonathan Collins Lloyd-Troop 343
  Darren Leland Butler-Troop 798
  Robert Alexander Harrell-Troop 890
  Thomas Nicodemus Wilder-Troop 719
  Wilson Rowden Steely-Troop 473
  Jason Howard Hensley-Troop 543
  Michael Curtis O'Rear-Troop 856
  Rory August Gerken-Troop 70
  Jeffred David Nicholson-Troop 779
  Michael Jones-Troop 33
  Justin Minor Bosque-Troop 744
  Ryan Keith Barley-Troop 707
  Grant Richard Reddy-Troop 707
  Scott Evans Holtzman, Jr.-Troop 890
  Ryan James Koch-Troop 890
  Lane Christopher Avery-Troop 852
  Richard Baker Batten-Troop 707

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