[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 17135]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING BENJAMIN S. SCHMIDLING

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 13, 2012

  Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize 
Benjamin S. Schmidling. Benjamin 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 216, and 
earning the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout.
   Benjamin has been very active with his troop, participating in many 
scout activities. Over the many years Benjamin 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, Benjamin has 
earned the rank of Brave in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say and has led his 
troop in many capacities, including Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, 
Patrol Leader, Den Chief and National Youth Leadership Training staff 
member. ``Prairie Spirit,'' as he is also known by, has earned 33 merit 
badges, his favorite of which is golf. Benjamin has also contributed to 
his community through his Eagle Scout project. Benjamin remodeled and 
restored a playground area at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Easton, 
Missouri, planting butterfly bushes and cleaning up the garden area. 
Benjamin hopes to continue pursuing his passion for hockey into high 
school, juniors, and college, where he plans on studying medicine with 
the hope of becoming a doctor.
   Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Benjamin S. 
Schmidling 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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