[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 50 (Monday, April 15, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E457-E458]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNITION OF RYAN DAHMER

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                       HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 15, 2013

  Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the achievement 
of my constituent, Ryan Dahmer, a young man from Franklin, West 
Virginia, who recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Ryan's 
accomplishment is the result of years of hard work and service, which 
has undoubtedly benefitted his neighbors and the community in which he 
lives.
  Ryan Dahmer began serving his community as a young boy by joining the 
Cubs Scouts, eventually earning the Arrow of Light, the organization's 
honor society and Eagle Scout equivalent. Since becoming a Boy Scout, 
Ryan's community involvement has only increased. Last year, he 
participated in the 2012 Youth and Government Seminar and met State 
Senator Clark Barnes and Delegate Allen Evans, his local 
representatives in the state legislature.
  In December 2012, Ryan completed the requirements to become an Eagle 
Scout and will be officially recognized during an Eagle Court of Honor 
on April 21, 2013. In order to become an Eagle Scout, Ryan completed a 
community service project focused on safety and

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beautification at the Franklin Town Park. The project included painting 
buildings, picnic tables and trash cans, laying mulch, repairing 
playground equipment, and conducting a safety survey.
  Ryan Dahmer lives with his family in Pendleton County, West Virginia. 
After high school, Ryan plans to attend Fairmont State University and 
pursue a degree in aviation.
  Mr. Speaker, the Boy Scout Oath encourages young scouts do their best 
for God and country. Indeed, Ryan Dahmer has done his duty, by serving 
his community and making Franklin, West Virginia a better place.

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