[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 129 (Tuesday, September 4, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1785]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        CHRISTOPHER AUSTIN GROSSMAN FOR THE AWARD OF EAGLE SCOUT

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 4, 2007

  Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Christopher 
Austin Grossman, 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, and by earning the most prestigious award 
of Eagle Scout.
  Christopher has been very active with his troop, participating in 
many scout activities. Over the years Christopher has been involved in 
scouting, he has earned 34 merit badges and held numerous leadership 
positions, serving as Instructor, Patrol Leader and Troop Scribe. 
Christopher is also an Ordeal Member of the Order of the Arrow and 
entered the Tribe of Mic-O-Say as Brave Fierce Striking Sandstorm and 
elevated to Hardway Warrior in 2004. He has also earned the World 
Conservation Award in February 2003.
  For his Eagle Scout project, Christopher designed and procured 
materials for and supervised the construction of a storage outbuilding 
for Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7356 in Parkville, Missouri. 
Christopher has also attended the H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation, and 
three year attendance at District Camporee and Klondike Derbys.
  Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Christopher 
Austin Grossman 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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