[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21902]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 IN RECOGNITION OF GARY ``BUCK'' BARBER

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                         HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 24, 2008

  Mr. WITTMAN of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Gary ``Buck'' Barber Jr., a great young man from Nuttsville, VA who has 
exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by 
taking an active part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 222 and in 
earning the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout.
  Buck has been active with his troop, participating in many scout 
activities. Over the many years Buck has been involved with scouting, 
he has earned 30 merit badges, served as a Patrol Leader, Chaplain's 
Aide, Senior Patrol Leader, and finally as a Junior Assistant 
Scoutmaster. Buck was also elected to be a member of the Order of the 
Arrow, scouting's national camping honor society.
  For his Eagle Scout project, Buck coordinated the assembly and 
distribution of care packages for local service members serving 
overseas. Buck is currently completing his associate's degree at 
Rappahannock Community College, and plans to attend the University of 
Virginia to study mechanical engineering, and later attend medical 
school to become a surgeon.
  Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Gary 
``Buck'' Barber Jr. 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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