[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8053]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




    RECOGNIZING ROBERT PETCOFF FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 1, 2003

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Matthew Robert 
Petcoff, 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 261, and in earning the most prestigious 
award of Eagle Scout.
  Matthew has been very active with his troop, participating in such 
scout activities as the H. Roe Bartle Summer Camp for six years, the 
Philmont High Adventure and Troop Camping. Over the 12 years he has 
been involved in scouting, Matthew has earned 36 merit badges. 
Additionally, he has held numerous leadership positions, serving as 
troop scribe, chaplain's aide, assistant patrol leader, troop guide, 
and troop trainer. Matthew also has been honored for his numerous 
scouting achievements with such awards as the Parvuli Dei Catholic 
Religious Award, the Ad Altare Dei Catholic Religious Medal, and the 
Warrior in the tribe of Mic-O-Say Award.
  For his eagle scout project, Matthew created a landscaped flagpole 
area with a cement walkway for the Hills of Walden Neighborhood 
Clubhouse in Kansas City, Missouri.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Matthew 
Robert Petcoff 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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