[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24115]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING BENJAMIN KREEGER FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 18, 2004

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Benjamin 
Kreeger of Kearney, Missouri, 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 397, and in 
earning the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout.
  Ben has been very active with his troop, participating in many scout 
activities. Over the ten years Ben has been involved with scouting, he 
has held numerous leadership positions, serving as Den Chief, Patrol 
Leader, Senior Patrol Leader, and Junior Assistant Scoutmaster. Ben 
attended H. Roe Bartle Camp for four years, becoming a member of the 
Tribe of Mic-O-Say. He was elected to the Order of the Arrow in 2000, 
Ordeal in 2000, and Brotherhood in 2001.
  For his Eagle Scout project, Ben painted all of Kearney's fire 
hydrants north of Highway 92; he painted the 69 hydrants fire safety 
yellow.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Benjamin 
Kreeger 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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