[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 10672-10673]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING GRANT RICHARD SAMPSON FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 30, 2007

  Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Grant Richard 
Sampson, 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 314, and in earning the most prestigious 
award of Eagle Scout.

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  Grant has been very active with his troop, participating in many 
scout activities. Over the years Grant has been involved with scouting, 
he has earned 31 merit badges and held numerous leadership positions, 
serving as Librarian, Troop Guide, Assistant Patrol Leader, and 
Historian.
  For his eagle project, Grant assisted in building two full-size 
soccer goals for a playground at Line Creek Elementary School. He 
earned the Arrow of Light and Order of the Arrow awards, and is a 
Foxman in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say.
  Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Grant 
Richard Sampson 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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