[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 144 (Thursday, November 3, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2246]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING REID M. MASON FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 2, 2005

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Reid M. Mason 
of Kansas City, MO, 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 301, and in earning the most 
prestigious award of Eagle Scout.
  Reid has been very active with his troop, participating in many scout 
activities and earning numerous merit badges. Reid began scouting as a 
Tiger Cub, advanced to Bobcat, Wolf, Bear, and Webelo before joining 
the Boy Scouts in 2002, where he advanced to Scout, Tenderfoot, 2nd 
class, 1st class, Star, Life, and finally, Eagle Scout.
  For his Eagle Scout project, Reid turned a series of small rooms and 
closets at First Baptist Church in North Kansas City, MO into a large, 
functional youth area.
  Outside of scouting, Reid is a sophomore at North Kansas City High 
School, where he is active in the marching band, symphonic band, 
theater, swing choir, basketball, baseball, and the International 
Baccalaureate program. Reid is also active in his youth group at First 
Baptist Church and plays guitar in the youth worship band. Somehow he 
also finds time to play summer baseball, work toward his black belt in 
Hapkido, and take piano lessons.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Reid M. Mason 
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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