[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 77 (Friday, June 4, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1031]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING ALEX STEPHEN ECKARD FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 3, 2004

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Alex Stephen 
Eckard, son of Stephen and Linda Eckard of Saint Joseph, Missouri. Alex 
is 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 45, and earning the most prestigious award of Eagle 
Scout.
  Alex has been very active with his troop, participating in many Scout 
activities. Over the eight years Alex has been involved with scouting, 
he has earned 51 merit badges and 21 special scouting honors. Alex has 
participated in such major scouting activities as a Venture Trip to 
Quetico, Canada, New York, the Bimini Islands, Durango, Colorado, and a 
Junior Leadership Camp where he served on staff.
  Alex helped preserve natural, botanical, and historic Saint Joseph, 
Missouri for his Eagle Scout project. In conjunction with Mount Mora 
Cemetery, Alex located, mapped, photographed, and identified all bushes 
and shrubs in the cemetery. Mount Mora has been working to produce a 
brochure detailing all trees, shrubs, and bushes in the cemetery.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Alex Stephen 
Eckard 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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