[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15358]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             CHARLES T. ORTMAN FOR THE AWARD OF EAGLE SCOUT

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 8, 2007

  Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Charles T. 
Ortman, 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 1395, and by earning the most prestigious 
award of Eagle Scout.
  Charles has been very active with his troop, participating in many 
Scout activities. Over the years Charles has been involved in Scouting, 
he has earned 28 merit badges and held numerous leadership positions, 
senior patrol leader, patrol leader, den chief, Order of the Arrow 
representative, and instructor. Charles is also a member of the Tribe 
of Mic-O-Say. Charles is also a Brotherhood member of the Order of the 
Arrow.
  For his Eagle Scout project, Charles poured a concrete sidewalk 
around the side of Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church.
  Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Charles T. 
Ortman 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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