[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 7]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9946]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


  RECOGNIZING PHILIP SHAY MEEKS FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 25, 2006

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Philip Shay 
Meeks, 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 376, and in earning the most prestigious 
award of Eagle Scout.
  Philip has been very active with his troop, participating in many 
Scout activities. Over the many years Philip has been involved with 
scouting, he has not only earned numerous merit badges, but also the 
respect of his family, peers, and community.
  Philip has served in the leadership positions of assistant senior 
patrol leader and senior patrol leader, among others. He is an ordeal 
member of Order of the Arrow and a tom tom beater in the Tribe of Mic-
O-Say. For his Eagle Scout project, Philip planned and supervised the 
building of ladders for a storage area, donating money for shades, and 
painting the stage area at the Liberty Christian Fellowship Church 
Building in Liberty, MO.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Philip Shay 
Meeks 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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