[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 21]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 29290]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING PATRICK TAYLOR SAMPSELL FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE 
                                 SCOUT

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 17, 2003

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Patrick Taylor 
Sampsell, 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 351, and in earning the most prestigious 
award of Eagle Scout.
  Patrick has been very active with his troop, participating in many 
scout activities. Over the three years Patrick has been involved with 
scouting, he has earned 44 merit badges and has held numerous 
leadership positions, serving as Patrol Leader, Quartermaster, Scribe, 
Assistant Patrol Leader, and Senior Patrol Leader. Patrick has also 
received the honor of Arrow of Light, is a Brotherhood Member in the 
Order of the Arrow, and is a Brave in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say.
  For his Eagle Scout project, Patrick refurbished 60 fire hydrants in 
Platte City, Missouri by scraping, cleaning, and repainting the 
hydrants orange and black. He also cleaned the area surrounding the 
hydrants.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Patrick 
Taylor Sampsell 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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