[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 10485]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING JAMES SPENCER MANSHEIM FOR EARNING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 5, 2003

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize James Spencer 
Mansheim, 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 370, and in earning the most prestigious 
award of Eagle Scout.
  Jay has been very active with his troop, participating in such Scout 
activities as the Sea Base High Adventure, Philmont High Adventure, 7 
Camporees, 6 Scout mall shows, 3 Klondikes, and over 50 campouts with 
his troop. Over the 7 years he has been involved in Scouting, he has 
earned 32 merit badges. Additionally, Jay has held numerous leadership 
positions, serving as patrol leader, senior patrol leader and, since 
his 18th birthday, serving as the troop's assistant Scoutmaster. Jay 
also has been honored for his numerous Scouting achievements with such 
awards as the Snorkeling Award, the BSA Lifeguard Award, the National 
Camping Award, and the World Conservation Award.
  For his Eagle Scout project, Jay built a new playground for his 
church as well as covering the area with wood chips and erecting a 
chain-link fence around the area.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending James Spencer 
Mansheim 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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