[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8555]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING MATTHEW BOWERS FOR HIS ACHIEVEMENT OF THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 3, 2003

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Matthew Norman 
Bowers, 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 444, and in earning the most prestigious 
award of Eagle Scout.
  Matt has been very active with his troop, participating in such scout 
activities as the Packarad and Sea Base High Adventure Camps. 
Additionally, Matt earned 29 merit badges for different activities and 
projects. Over the eleven years he has been involved in scouting, he 
has held numerous leadership positions with his troop, serving as den 
chief, troop guide, quartermaster, assistant patrol leader, patrol 
leader, assistant senior patrol leader and senior patrol leader.
  For his Eagle Scout project, Matt remodeled a nursery for the 
Parkville Presbyterian Church.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Matthew 
Norman Bowers 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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