[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 1896-1897]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING BEN GILLILAND

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 27, 2013

  Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Ben 
Gilliland. Ben is a very special young man who has exemplified the 
finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by taking an active part 
in the Royal Rangers and earning the most prestigious award of the Gold 
Medal of Achievement.
   Ben has taken an active part with the Royal Rangers through his 
church, Blue Springs Assembly in Blue Springs, Missouri. The Royal 
Rangers provide young men the character development and leadership 
formation needed to thrive in today's world. Attaining the Gold Medal 
of Achievement demonstrates Ben's dedication and commitment to the 
Royal Rangers. I am sure that Ben will continue to hold such high 
standards in the future.
   Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Ben 
Gilliland for his accomplishments with the Royal Rangers and for his 
efforts put forth in achieving the highest distinction of the Gold 
Medal of Achievement.

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