[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 23]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 32182]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING DREW QUINTON THOMPSON FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 8, 2003

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Drew Quinton 
Thompson, 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 60, and in earning the most prestigious 
award of Eagle Scout.
  Drew has been very active with his troop, participating in many Scout 
activities. Over the eight years Drew has been involved with Scouting, 
he has earned 62 merit badges and has held numerous leadership 
positions, serving as Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol 
Leader, Patrol Leader, Quartermaster, Troop Guide, and Librarian. Drew 
is a Warrior in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say and has received the Arrow of 
Light Award.
  For his Eagle Scout project, Drew completed a walking trail at Mark 
Youngdahl Conservation Center in Saint Joseph, Missouri.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Drew Quinton 
Thompson 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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