[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 33 (Thursday, March 7, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E256-E257]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO GRAYSON THOMAS HARVEY

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                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 7, 2013

  Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate 
Grayson T. Harvey of Crescent, IA for achieving the rank of an Eagle 
Scout.
   The Eagle Scout rank is the highest advancement rank in scouting. 
Only about five percent of Boy Scouts earn the Eagle Scout Award. The 
award is a performance-based

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achievement with high standards that have been well-maintained over the 
past century.
   To earn the Eagle Scout rank, a Boy Scout is obligated to pass 
specific tests that are organized by requirements and merit badges, as 
well as completing an Eagle Project to benefit the community. For his 
project, Grayson constructed an outdoor classroom for Crescent 
Elementary School. The work ethic Grayson has shown in his Eagle 
Project and every other project leading up to his Eagle Scout rank 
speaks volumes of his commitment to serving a cause greater than 
himself and assisting his community.
   Mr. Speaker, the example set by this young man and his supportive 
family demonstrates the rewards of hard work, dedication and 
perseverance. I am honored to represent Grayson and his family in the 
United States Congress. I know that all of my colleagues in the House 
will join me in congratulating him on obtaining the Eagle Scout 
ranking, and I wish him continued success in his future education and 
career.

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