[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1362]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      HONORING JOSHUA JAMES THIEME

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 8, 2011

  Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize 
Joshua James Thieme. Joshua is 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 120, and 
earning the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout.
  Joshua has been very active with his troop, participating in many 
scout activities. Over the many years Joshua has been involved with 
scouting, he has not only earned numerous merit badges, but also the 
respect of his family, peers, and community. Most notably, Joshua has 
earned the Arrow of Light and the rank of Firebuilder in the Tribe of 
Mic-O-Say. Joshua has also contributed to his community through his 
Eagle Scout project. Joshua restored an 19th century cemetery by 
clearing trees and brush and rebuilding 24 toppled headstones on the 
cemetery grounds.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Joshua James 
Thieme 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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