[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16448]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


                        HONORING MATTHEW SHAFER

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 22, 2015

  Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize 
Matthew Shafer. Matthew 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 1125, and earning the most 
prestigious award of Eagle Scout.
  Matthew has been very active with his troop, participating in many 
scout activities. Over the many years Matthew 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, Matthew has 
earned the rank of Warrior in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. Matthew has also 
contributed to his community through his Eagle Scout project. Matthew 
constructed an asphalt handicap access trail at the community baseball 
fields in Lawson, Missouri.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Matthew 
Shafer 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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