[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 8626-8627]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING NATHAN RILEY

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 2, 2017

  Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize 
Nathan Riley. Nathan is a very special young man who has exemplified 
the finest qualities of citizenship and

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leadership by taking an active part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 
1376, and earning the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout.
  Nathan has been very active with his troop, participating in many 
scout activities. Over the many years Nathan 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, Nathan has 
served his troop as the Senior Patrol Leader, become a Brotherhood 
member of the Order of the Arrow, and earned the rank of Warrior in the 
Tribe of Mic-O-Say. Nathan has also contributed to his community 
through his Eagle Scout project. Nathan led a team in constructing a 
52-foot free span truss bridge, first by removing the old, deteriorated 
wooden bridge, then designing and constructing two concrete revetments, 
assembling 2,800 pounds of steel trusses, decking the bridge, and 
having it all laid into place by a 90-ton crane. The project earned 
Nathan the Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year award from the Heart 
of America Council.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Nathan Riley 
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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