[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 21167-21168]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING BRANDON MICHAEL LAMBERT BECK 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 Brandon Michael 
Lambert Beck, son of Kerry and Marilyn Beck of Saint Joseph, Missouri. 
Brandon 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. Brandon will receive his Eagle Award on October 
2, 2005 at Saint Francis Xavier Parish Center.
  Brandon has been very active with his troop, participating in many 
Scout activities.

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Over the 12 years Brandon has been involved with Scouting, he has 
earned numerous merit badges, honors, and leadership positions. Brandon 
has served his troop as Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, 
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader, Historian, and 
Troop Guide. Brandon holds the rank of Tom Tom Beater in the Tribe of 
Mic-O-Say, and participated in Junior Leader Training. Brandon has 
earned awards for snorkeling and marksmanship, as well as the Ad Altari 
Dei and Parvuli Dei religious awards. During his 12 years in the 
Scouts, Brandon attended Camp Geiger for seven summers.
  For his Eagle Scout project, Brandon constructed and installed 
shelves in the basement of the rectory of Saint Francis Xavier Church.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Brandon 
Michael Lambert Beck 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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