[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 49 (Thursday, April 21, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E716]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING MATTHEW KUEHL FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 20, 2005

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Matthew Kuehl 
of Platte City, Missouri, 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 351, and in earning the most 
prestigious award of Eagle Scout.
  Matt has been very active with his troop, participating in many Scout 
activities. During the 4 years Matt has been involved with Scouting, he 
has worked his way through the ranks and earned 30 merit badges. Matt 
has held a variety of leadership positions within his troop, serving as 
Librarian, Quartermaster, and Scribe. Matt is also a Brotherhood Member 
in the Order of the Arrow, a Warrior in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, and 
attended H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation for four years. Matt 
participated in Junior Leader Basic training and World Conservation, 
has 101 service hours, spent 53 nights camping, and 26 miles hiking. He 
is truly an exemplary Scout.
  For his Eagle Scout project, Matt purchased and planted three trees 
at the Platte County Fairgrounds in Platte City, Missouri, mulched and 
tied the trees for wind resistance, and watered the trees for 4 months 
to ensure proper growth.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Matthew Kuehl 
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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