[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 20, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E345]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING BENJAMIN DANIEL GRAVES

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 20, 2018

  Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize 
Benjamin Daniel Graves. Ben 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 714, and 
earning the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout.
  Ben has been very active with his troop, participating in many scout 
activities. Over the many years Ben has been involved with scouting, he 
has not only earned numerous merit badges, but also the respect of his 
family, peers, and community. Most notably, Ben has become a 
Firebuilder in the Tribe of Mic-0-Say while also attending High 
Adventure at Philmont Scout Ranch and participating in the Peak Scout 
Camp in Derbyshire, England. As part of the Peak Scout Camp exchange, 
Ben was able to visit London and Scotland and in return hosted two 
English Scouts in the summer of 2017. Ben has also contributed to his 
community through his Eagle Scout project. Ben cleaned up the park, 
mulched the landscaping, and repainted the bandstand the Veterans 
Memorial Park in Edgerton, Missouri.
  As Ben's uncle, I am proud of the young man he has become. As an 
Eagle Scout, I admire the determination he has shown in completing his 
path to Eagle.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Benjamin 
Daniel Graves 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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