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




RECOGNIZING MICHAEL DAVID HERRING 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 Michael David 
Herring, son of Mary Kay and Leon Herring of Saint Joseph, Missouri. 
Michael 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.
  Michael has been very active with his troop, participating in many 
Scout activities. Over the 11 years Michael has been involved with 
Scouting, he has earned numerous merit badges, honors, and leadership 
positions. Michael has served his troop as Assistant Patrol Leader, 
Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader, 
Quartermaster, and Troop Guide. Michael holds the rank of Tom Tom 
Beater in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, and participated in Junior Leadership 
Training. In addition to these honors, Michael earned the Arrow of 
Light Award, Pope Pius XII Unit Award, and the Ad Altari Dei and 
Parvuli Dei religious awards. During his 11 years in the scouts, 
Brandon attended Camp Geiger for six summers.
  For his Eagle Scout project, Michael planted five red sunset maple 
trees at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Once fully grown, the trees will 
separate the parking lot from the playground.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Michael David 
Herring 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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