[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 20 (Tuesday, February 24, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E206-E207]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING DEREK SCOTT KING FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 24, 2004

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Derek Scott 
King, 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 167, and in earning the most prestigious award 
of Eagle Scout.
  Derek has been very active with his troop, participating in many 
scout activities. Over the years Derek has been involved with scouting, 
he has earned 33 merit badges and is a Firebuilder in the Tribe of Mic-
O-Say. Derek

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has also attended the National Scout Jamboree at Fort A.P. Hill in 
Virginia and the Junior Leader Training Conference at the Pony Express 
Council.
  For his Eagle Scout project, Derek built a new sign for the Alta 
Vista Baptist Church.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Derek Scott 
King 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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