[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 165 (Tuesday, November 1, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1973-E1974]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING REID F. SCHMIDLING

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 1, 2011

  Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize 
Reid F. Schmidling. Reid 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 216, and 
earning the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout.
  Reid has been very active with his troop, participating in many scout 
activities. Over the many years Reid 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, Reid has earned 51 
merit badges, attained the rank of Firebuilder in the Tribe of Mic-O-
Say as well as Senior Patrol Leader and Assistant Senior Troop guide 
with Troop 216, and participated in many other outside activities 
including chess club, hockey, golf, choir and violin. Reid has also 
contributed to his community through

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his Eagle Scout project. Reid organized and installed an 1860's 
flagpole and fence around the Pony School at the Pony Express Museum in 
St. Joseph, Missouri.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join Reid's parents, Dale and 
Candise, his family and friends and I in commending Reid F. Schmidling 
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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