[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 89 (Tuesday, June 5, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1194]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            NICOLAS E. BENNETT FOR THE AWARD OF EAGLE SCOUT

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 5, 2007

  Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Nicolas E. 
Bennett, 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 444, and by earning the most prestigious 
award of Eagle Scout.
  Nicolas has been very active with his troop, participating in many 
scout activities. Over the years Nicolas has been involved in scouting, 
he has earned 30 merit badges and held numerous leadership positions, 
serving as Troop Quartermaster, and Patrol Leader. Parker is also a 
member of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, he chose the name of Fast Cheetah, 
and achieved the rank of Fire Builder.
  For his Eagle Scout project, Nicolas helped with the re-construction 
of a Rosary Garden for St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church of 
Gladstone, MO.
  Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Nicolas 
Bennett, 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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