[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9971]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING BRENT DUNKEL FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 29, 2003

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Brent Dunkel, 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 249, and in earning the most prestigious award of 
Eagle Scout.
  Brent has been very active with his troop, participating in such 
Scout activities as Camp Bartle and Philmont. Over the years he has 
been involved in scouting, he has earned 48 merit badges. Additionally, 
Brent has held numerous leadership positions in his troop, serving as 
assistant patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader, senior patrol 
leader and troop guide. Brent also has been honored for his numerous 
Scouting achievements with such awards as the Foxman in the Tribe of 
Mic-O-Say, Brave in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, Warrior in the Tribe of 
Mic-O-Say, Firebuilder in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, Tom-Tom Beater in the 
Tribe of Mic-O-Say and the World Conservation Award.
  For his Eagle Scout project, Brent prepared and landscaped a 
``Welcome to Weston'' sign in Bless Park in Weston, Missouri.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Brent Dunkel 
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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