[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7560]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        TRIBUTE TO DMITRY A. BROWN FOR THE AWARD OF EAGLE SCOUT

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 23, 2007

  Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Dmitry Brown, 
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.
  Dmitry has been very active with his troop, participating in many 
Scout activities. Over the years Dmitry has been involved in Scouting, 
he has earned 41 merit badges and held numerous leadership positions, 
serving as Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Scribe, and 
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader. Dmitry is a brotherhood member in the 
Order of the Arrow and a Brave in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. Dmitry has 
earned numerous awards such as the Leave No Trace Award, World 
Conservation Award, God and Life Award, and the Bartle Heritage Award.
  For his Eagle Scout project, Dmitry constructed a sandbox and bench 
for the students of Dogwood Elementary School.
  Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Dmitry 
Brown 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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