[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 48 (Thursday, April 11, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E424]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                       HONORING AUSTIN VAN BLACK

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 11, 2013

  Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize 
Austin Van Black. 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 374, 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 121 merit badges, but also the respect 
of his family, peers, and community. Most notably, Austin has led his 
troop as Senior Patrol Leader, attended the 2010 National Jamboree and 
2011 World Jamboree in Sweden and earned the rank of Warrior in the 
Tribe Mic-O-Say and became a member of the Order of the Arrow. Austin 
has also contributed to his community through his Eagle Scout project. 
Austin completed 137 service hours for Hillcrest Transitional Housing, 
a homeless transition and education ministry, in Liberty, Missouri.
   Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Austin Van 
Black 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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