[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 112 (Wednesday, July 31, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1169]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING ANDREW JAMES FARNEN

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 31, 2013

  Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize 
Andrew James Farnen. Andrew 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 138, and 
earning the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout.
   Andrew has been very active with his troop, participating in many 
scout activities. Over the many years Andrew has been involved with 
scouting, he has not only earned 24 merit badges, but also the respect 
of his family, peers, and community. Most notably, Andrew has earned 
the rank of Firebuilder in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, become an Ordeal 
Member of the Order of the Arrow, and led his troop as the Junior 
Assistant Scout Master and Senior Patrol Leader. Andrew has also 
contributed to his community through his Eagle Scout project. Andrew 
designed and constructed a sandbox for a new outdoor classroom at Burr 
Oaks Nature Center in Blue Springs, Missouri. Andrew cut down trees for 
logs, cleared the area for the sandbox, constructed and filled the 
sandbox, and landscaped the area surrounding the sandbox for the Nature 
Center.
   Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Andrew James 
Farnen 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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