[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21163]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING JONATHAN KEMPER FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 22, 2005

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Jonathan 
Kemper, son of Howard and Linda Kemper of Saint Joseph, Missouri. 
Jonathan is 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 31, and by earning the most prestigious 
award of Eagle Scout. Michael will receive his Eagle Award on October 
2, 2005 at Saint Francis Xavier Parish Center.
  Jonathan has been very active with his troop, participating in many 
Scout activities. Over the 11 years Jonathan has been involved with 
Scouting, he has earned numerous merit badges, honors, and leadership 
positions. Jonathan has served his troop as Patrol Leader, Senior 
Patrol Leader, Historian, and Troop Guide. Jonathan holds the rank of 
Runner in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, and participated in Junior Leader 
Training and was a member of the Junior Leader Training Staff. During 
his years in the Scouts, Jonathan attended Camp Geiger and Philmont 
Scout Ranch. For his Eagle Scout project, Jonathan refinished a fence.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Jonathan 
Kemper 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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