[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 117 (Friday, September 24, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1697]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING EAGLE SCOUT STEPHEN TYLER STOKES

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                            HON. BRAD MILLER

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 23, 2004

  Mr. MILLER of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I want to acknowledge the 
perseverance and achievement of Stephen Tyler Stokes in earning the 
rank of Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America, Occoneechee Council--Troop 
104, on December 12, 2003, and entered into the Congressional Record as 
such. His Court of Honor commenced on July 24, 2004.
  While a member of Troop 104 in Wake County, North Carolina, Stephen 
served in various positions including Librarian, Instructor, Troop 
Guide, Assistant Patrol Leader, and even Patrol Leader. He learned what 
it takes to assist his fellow scouts and how to lead them. Stephen 
attended the National Boy Scout Jamboree in 2001, at Ft. A.P. Hill in 
Virginia, which influenced him to become an Eagle Scout and a role 
model for younger boys.
  In addition to devoting his time to being an Eagle Scout, Stephen 
attended Broughton High School in Raleigh, NC, where he helped 
establish the F.I.R.S.T. Robotics Program, participated in the Chess 
Club, and served as webmaster for the Literary Magazine and the 
Japanese Animation Club. Stephen received an Enterprise in Action 
Certificate of Achievement from Junior Achievement and was listed in 
the publication Who's Who Among American High School Students.
  Stephen's commitment to serving his community and helping others is 
truly commendable. He has helped construct homes in Charleston and 
Philadelphia as part of Habitat for Humanity's ongoing inner-city 
improvement projects. During Stephen's 8 years with the Boy Scouts, he 
was an active participant in the Citizenship in the Community, 
Citizenship in the Nation, and Citizenship in the World volunteer 
programs.
  Mr. Speaker, I know his father Steven and his mother Jamie are proud 
of all that their son has accomplished and join me in recognizing that 
the achievement of earning the rank of Eagle Scout is just the 
beginning of a bright future for their talented and deeply committed 
son.
  The journey a young man makes to earn the rank of Eagle Scout 
requires not only a scout's dedication to his community, but also the 
community's dedication to the scout. I would like to extend my 
congratulations and best wishes to Stephen Tyler Stokes, his family and 
Troop 104.

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