[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 5 (Tuesday, January 25, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E56]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING RYAN GARY FRAZER FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 25, 2005

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Ryan Gary 
Frazer, 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 in earning the most prestigious 
award of Eagle Scout. Ryan is currently a senior at Central High School 
in Saint Joseph, Missouri, and is the son of Gary and Sandy Frazer.
  Ryan began his scouting career as a Tiger Cub Scout before advancing 
to Webelo Scout. After completing Cub Scouts, Ryan rose through the 
ranks of the Boy Scouts, achieving the ranks of Tenderfoot, Second 
Class Scout, First Class Scout, Star Scout, Life Scout, and now Eagle 
Scout. Ryan served his troop in numerous leadership positions, 
including Librarian, Historian, Scribe, and Patrol Leader. Along the 
way, Ryan earned 24 merit badges and several awards including the Arrow 
of Light Award and the 50 Miler Award on three separate occasions for 
Adventure Trips to Wyoming, Mississippi, and Philmont Scout Ranch in 
New Mexico. Ryan is also a member of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, where he 
holds the name ``Ice Badger.''
  For his Eagle Scout project, Ryan led a team of volunteers that 
renovated the children's playground area at Ashland United Methodist 
Church in Saint Joseph. The playground area is an integral part of 
Church life, as it sits in the center of the Ashland United Methodist's 
courtyard; the playground is used by children attending numerous church 
classes and activities. Ryan and his team spent over 100 hours 
completing this project.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Ryan Gary 
Frazer 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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