[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6048]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          JAMES FRANCIS HOMAN

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 12, 2003

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize James Francis 
Homan, 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 312, and in earning the most prestigious 
award of Eagle Scout.
  James has been very active with his troop, participating in such 
Scout activities as the Roe Bartle Scout Reservation. Over the 11 years 
he has been involved in Scouting, he has held numerous leadership 
positions, serving as Camp Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, 
Assistant Patrol Leader, Quartermaster, and Instructor. James also has 
been honored for his numerous Scouting achievements with the award of 
the Firebuilder in the tribe of Mic-O-Say award. Additionally, he has 
earned 34 merit badges during his years in Scouting.
  For his Eagle Scout project, James converted and old pastor's study/
storage room into a prayer chapel at Ascension Lutheran Church. He 
enlisted the services of families, fellow Scouts and members of his 
congregation to clean the windows, paint and refurbish the room.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending James Francis 
Homan 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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