[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 162 (2016), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 2800]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING MATTHEW C. GAGER

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 7, 2016

  Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize 
Matthew C. Gager. 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 1412, 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 led 
his troop as the Senior Patrol Leader and has earned the rank of 
Warrior in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say and become a Brotherhood member of 
the Order of the Arrow. Matthew has also contributed to his community 
through his Eagle Scout project. Matthew installed a concrete pad under 
a shelter house in a city park in Smithville, Missouri, and worked with 
the Smithville Parks Board and the Smithville Board of Alderman to 
secure funding for the project.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Matthew C. 
Gager 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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