[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20036]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING JOSEPH E. BLANCH FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 29, 2004

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Joseph E. 
Blanch, 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 418, and in earning the most prestigious 
award of Eagle Scout.
  Joseph has been very active with his troop, participating in many 
Scout activities. Over the course of the years that Joseph has been 
involved with Scouting, he has earned numerous merit badges and served 
in a wide range of important positions.
  For his Eagle Scout project, Joseph organized the production and 
installation of a much need kiosk information both Hodge Park's Living 
History Museum in Kansas City, Missouri. This was no small task, as the 
total hours involved in this project totaled in excess of 260.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Joseph E. 
Blanch 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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