[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 21]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 29291]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING BRETT MICHAEL BABCOCK 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 Brett Michael 
Babcock, 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.
  Brett has been very active with his troop, participating in many 
Scout activities. Over the two years Brett has been involved with 
Scouting, he has earned 27 merit badges and has held numerous 
leadership positions, serving as Patrol Leader, Librarian, Senior 
Patrol Leader, and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader. Brett is also 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, Brett did landscaping for the courtyard 
at Heritage Village Assisted Living Center in Platte City, Missouri. 
Brett planted and mulched two trees, built a birdfeeder, and also 
constructed two wooden benches that were placed in the courtyard for 
use by the residents.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Brett Michael 
Babcock 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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