[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 74 (Tuesday, June 1, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E970]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING JAMES PARKER SOUTHWORTH FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE 
                                 SCOUT

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 1, 2004

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize James Parker 
Southworth, 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 135, and by earning the most prestigious 
award of Eagle Scout.
  James has been very active with his troop for the past seven years, 
participating in numerous Scout activities. Over the years James has 
been involved with scouting, he has held numerous leadership positions 
such as Patrol and Senior Patrol Leader, five-year camper at H. Roe 
Bartle Scout Reservation, and Firebuilder in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. He 
has also earned thirty Merit Badges. For his Eagle Scout project, James 
organized a project to teach tree pruning techniques to other Scouts 
and Leaders and then pruned the trees around the four mile walking 
trail in Kearney, Missouri.
  James will be serving the United States of America by enlisting in 
the Marine Corps and will be leaving by the end of this month for his 
induction.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending James Parker 
Southworth 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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