[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14945]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING BENJAMIN JAMES DUDDY FOR THE AWARD OF EAGLE SCOUT

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 5, 2007

  Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Benjamin 
Duddy, 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 444, and by earning the most prestigious 
award of Eagle Scout.
  Benjamin has been very active with his troop, participating in many 
Scout activities. Over the years Benjamin has been involved in 
Scouting, he has earned 28 merit badges and held numerous leadership 
positions, serving as Assistant Senior Patrol, Den Chief, and Troop 
Scribe. Ryan is also a member of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. His tribal 
name is Little Silent Stalking Snowy Owl. Ben is also a Brotherhood 
member of the Order of the Arrow.
  For his Eagle Scout project, Benjamin constructed over 160 feet of 
fencing around a fishing pond. This safety fencing was erected to allow 
handicapped campers access to enjoy the pond and minimize the danger of 
accidentally entering the water. The project included distribution of 4 
tons of gravel and reconstructing trail access to the pond. All of 
Benjamin's hard work took place at the Tall Oaks Youth Camp in Linwood, 
Kansas.
  Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Benjamin 
Duddy for his accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of America and 
achieving the highest distinction of Eagle Scout.

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