[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24846]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING CHRISTOPHER B. HEARNE FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 2, 2005

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Christopher B. 
Hearne, son of Sue and Jerry Hearne, of Kearney, MO. Chris 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 397, and by earning the most prestigious award of 
Eagle Scout.
  Chris has been very active with his troop, participating in many 
Scout activities. Over the 8 years Chris has been involved with 
scouting, he has earned 36 merit badges and held several leadership 
positions. Chris has served his troop as patrol leader, librarian, 
chaplain's aide, and den chief. Chris is a brave in the tribe of Mic-o-
Say, where he has taken the name ``Last Son of Silent Snow Goose.'' In 
addition, Chris has earned the World Conservation Award, H. Roe Bartle 
Heritage Award, and Mile Swim Award.
  For his Eagle Scout project, Chris removed litter and rubbish from 
the half-mile entry road into Kearney's Mack Porter Park. He also 
constructed ``No Littering'' signs along the road.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Christopher 
B. Hearne 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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