[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 137 (Thursday, September 15, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1639]
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                         HONORING AUSTIN SALMON

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 15, 2011

  Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize 
Austin Salmon. Austin is 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 1376, and earning the most 
prestigious award of Eagle Scout.
  Austin has been very active with his troop, participating in many 
scout activities. Over the many years Austin has been involved with 
scouting, he has not only earned numerous merit badges, but also the 
respect of his family, peers, and community. Most notably, Austin 
became a brotherhood member of the Order of the Arrow and earned the 
rank of Fire Builder in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, as well as maintaining 
a position on the Honor Roll of Liberty North High School in Liberty, 
Missouri. Austin has also contributed to his community through his 
Eagle Scout project. Austin built shelving and renovated the basement 
of Blue Ridge Trinity Lutheran Church in Raytown, Missouri, a small 
church long in need of the renovation.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Austin Salmon 
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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