[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20345]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING TARIK YAMEEN 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 Tarik Yameen, 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 376, and in earning the most prestigious award of 
Eagle Scout.
  Tarik has been very active with his troop, participating in many 
Scout activities. Over the course of the years Tarik has been involved 
with Scouting, he has earned 33 merit badges and has held numerous 
leadership positions, serving as Patrol Leader, Den Chief, 
Quartermaster, Senior Patrol Leader, Troop Guide, and OA Troop 
Representative. He has earned the 12 Month Camper Award, 100 Nights 
Camper Award, BSA 50 miler, the Interpreter Strip, and is BSA Lifeguard 
certified. Tarik is a Warrior in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say and is an 
Ordeal Member of The Order of the Arrow.
  Tarik's Eagle Scout project consisted of designing and leading a 
group of Boy Scouts to build shelving for hand bell boxes, a shelf/
moveable cart for the hand bell table with accessories, and also a cart 
for the sound equipment and miscellaneous items for church services. 
This was done for his church, Liberty Christian Church.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Tarik Yameen 
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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