[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 136 (Friday, October 4, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1439]
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                          JOHN MATT HUTCHINSON

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                            HON. BILLY LONG

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 4, 2013

  Mr. LONG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize John Matt Hutchinson 
for receiving the Boy Scouts' top award, the Honor Medal with Crossed 
Palms.
  The Honor Medal with Crossed Palms is described as the Scouting 
equivalent of the Medal of Honor. Since 1938, only 277 other Scouts 
nationwide have received the award.
  Matt earned the honor after the May 22, 2011, Joplin tornado when he 
exemplified outstanding leadership and bravery. Matt was ending his 
shift as a cook at St. John's Regional Medical Center when the storm 
hit. He sheltered six other people in a doorway during the storm. When 
the storm calmed down, the entire hospital was left in shambles and 
there were many people with serious injuries. Matt stepped up as a 
leader, getting help for people who needed first aid and making sure 
everyone was safe until help got there.
  Matt would like to recognize the following leaders that had an impact 
on his Scouting career that began in the first grade: Richard Sapp, Jon 
Mikrut, Dan and Mary McKenzie, Tom and Jeannette Rouse, Sean Simmons, 
Kurt Garner, Curtis Ware, Michael Mueller, Glenn Weibel, Dr. Raymond 
Grote, Bruce Turner, Jeff Hole, Dan Webber, Dan and Dolly Johnson, 
Kathy Bal, and Byron Haverstick.
  I am honored to recognize John Matt Hutchison for his courage and 
leadership.

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