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Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Carlin Owen Leslie, 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 314, and in earning the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. Carlin has been very active with his troop, participating in summer camp at H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation and earning the status of warrior in the tribe of Mic-O-Say. During the ten years he has been involved in scouting, he has earned 33 merit badges and is brotherhood member of the Order of the Arrow. Carlin also has been honored for his numerous scouting achievements, earning the rank of senior patrol leader. He was also the first scout from Troop 314 to become a runner in the Order of the Arrow, and now serves as the head of the Troop 314 OA runners. For his Eagle Scout project, Carlin restored and repainted a train caboose at Fox Hill Elementary School which is used by the school and the Missouri Department of Conservation as an education lab. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Carlin Owen Leslie 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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Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Brandon Michael Kimble, 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 314, and in earning the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. Brandon has been very active with his troop, earning the ranks of Tiger Cub, Bobcat, Wolf, Bear and Webelos. Over the ten years he has been involved in scouting, he has held numerous leadership positions, serving as Assistant Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, and Troop Guide. Brandon also has been honored for his numerous scouting achievements by becoming a brotherhood member of the Order of the Arrow and receiving the God and Me Award, the God and Family Award, the Arrow of Light, and Brave in the tribe of Mic-O-Say. Additionally, Brandon has earned 38 merit badges, qualifying him for the Eagle Award, the Bronze Eagle Palm, the Gold Eagle Palm, and the Silver Eagle Palm. For his Eagle Scout project, Brandon helped the city of Parkville, Missouri, comply with the requirements of the Federal Clean Water Act. His project involved spray-painting ``drains to streams, don't pollute'' on every storm sewer drain in the National and the Bluffs subdivisions in Parkville. It is his hope that this will discourage illegal dumping of chemicals into the storm sewers, thereby lessening the risk of pollution in the receiving streams. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Brandon Michael Kimble 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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Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Cody Edward Roth, 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 314, and in earning the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. Cody has been very active with his troop, participating in summer camp at H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation and earning the Warrior in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. During the years he has been involved in scouting, he has held numerous leadership positions, including that of quartermaster. Cody also has been honored for his numerous Scouting achievements by becoming a brotherhood member of the Order of the Arrow and receiving the Coup of the Long Trail Award. For his Eagle Scout Project, Cody designed and built a series of steps on a trail at the Parksville Nature Sanctuary. What would have been a muddy, slippery area after rain is now easily accessible. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Cody Edward Roth 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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Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Joe Phillip Protenic, 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 314, and in earning the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. Stephen has been very active with his troop, where one of his favorite activities was a five day canoe trip, where the troop had Sunday morning worship on the river. For his Eagle Scout project, Joe designed and built a 4'x6' shed at a house built by Habitat For Humanity in Liberty, Missouri. Because the house does not have a walk-out basement, the homeowners are thrilled to have this easily accessible storage space. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Joe Phillip Protenic 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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Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize John McDonald, 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 168, and in earning the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. John has been very active with his troop, completing 31 merit badges and participating in camp Geiger. Over the ten years he has been involved in scouting, he has held numerous leadership positions, serving as Patrol Leader and Senior Patrol Leader. John also has been honored for his numerous scouting achievements with such awards as the Arrow of Light Award, The Fire'n Chit Award, the Mic-O-Say Brave Award, the Mic-O-Say Warrior Award, the Totin' Chip Award and the World Conservation Award. For his Eagle Scout project, John built a 35-foot bridge from the street to the Lathrop Community Football Field, over a ditch, in Lathrop, Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending John McDonald 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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Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Bryant Kagay, 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 35, and in earning the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. Bryant has been very active with his troop, completing 21 merit badges. Over the years he has been involved in Scouting, he has held numerous leadership positions. For his Eagle Scout project, Bryant landscaped around the sign at his church. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Bryant Kagay 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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Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Jennifer Blackwell, a very special young woman who has exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by taking an active part in the Girl Scouts of America, Troop 511, and in earning the most prestigious honor of the Gold Award. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest achievement attainable in Girl Scouting. To earn the Gold Award, a Scout must complete five requirements, all of which promote community service, personal and spiritual growth, positive values, and leadership skills. The requirements include, one, earning four interest project patches, each of which requires seven activities that center on skill building, technology, service projects, and career exploration; two, earning the career exploration pin, which involves researching careers, writing resumes, and planning a career fair or trip; three, earning the Senior Girl Scout Leadership Award, which requires a minimum of 30 hours of work using leadership skills; fourth, designing a self-development plan that requires assessment of ability to interact with others and prioritize values, participation for a minimum of 15 hours in a community service project, and development of a plan to promote Girl Scouting, and five, spending a minimum of 50 hours planning and implementing a Girl Scout Gold Award project that has a positive lasting impact on the community. For her Gold Award project, Jennifer collected school supplies for the Community Service League. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Jennifer Blackwell for her accomplishments with the Girl Scouts of America and for her efforts put forth in achieving the highest distinction of the Gold Award.

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Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Mary Jo Elwell, a very special young woman who has exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by taking an active part in the Girl Scouts of America, Troop 3248, and in earning the most prestigious honor of the Gold Award. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest achievement Attainable in girl scouting. To earn the Gold Award, a scout must complete five requirements, all of which promote community service, personal and spiritual growth, positive values, and leadership skills. The requirements include, (1.) earning four interest project patches, each of which requires seven activities that center on skill building, technology, service projects, and career exploration, (2.) earning the career exploration pin, which involves researching careers, writing resumes, and planning a career fair or trip, (3.) earning the senior girl scout leadership award, which requires a minimum of 30 hours of work using leadership skills, (4.) designing a self development plan that requires assessment of ability to interact with others and prioritize values, participation for a minimum of 15 hours in a community service project, and development of a plan to promote girl scouting, and (5.) spending a minimum of 50 hours planning and implementing a Girl Scout Gold Award project that has a positive lasting impact on the community. For her Gold Award project, Mary Jo organized and ran a T-Ball program. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Mary Jo Ewell for her accomplishments with the Girl Scouts of America and for her efforts put forth in achieving the highest distinction of the Gold Award.

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Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Sarah Ambriz, a very special young woman who has exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by taking an active part in the Girl Scouts of America, troop 1381, and in earning the most prestigious honor of the Gold Award. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest achievement attainable in girl scouting. To earn the Gold Award, a scout must complete five requirements, all of which promote community service, personal and spiritual growth, positive values, and leadership skills. The requirements include, 1. Earning four interest project patches, each of which requires seven activities that center on skill building, technology, service projects, and career exploration, 2. Earning the career exploration pin, which involves researching careers, writing resumes, and planning a career fair or trip, 3. Earning the Senior Girl Scout Leadership Award, which requires a minimum of 30 hours of work using leadership skills, 4. Designing a self-development plan that requires assessment of ability to interact with others and prioritize values, participation for a minimum of 15 hours in a community service project, and development of a plan to promote Girl Scouting, and 5. Spending a minimum of 50 hours planning and implementing a Girl Scout Gold Award project that has a positive lasting impact on the community. For her Gold Award project, Sarah organized a music clinic for elementary school children. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Sarah Ambriz for her accomplishments with the Girl Scouts of America and for her efforts put forth in achieving the highest distinction of the Gold Award.

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Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Shauna Bryant, a very special young woman who has exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by taking an active part in the Girl Scouts of America, troop 1815, and in earning the most prestigious honor of the Gold Award. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest achievement attainable in girl scouting. To earn the Gold Award, a scout must complete five requirements, all of which promote community service, personal and spiritual growth, positive values, and leadership skills. The requirements include: 1. earning four interest project patches, each of which requires seven activities that center on skill building, technology, service projects, and career exploration; 2. earning the career exploration pin, which involves researching careers, writing resumes, and planning a career fair or trip; 3. earning the senior girl scout leadership award, which requires a minimum of 30 hours of work using leadership skills; 4. designing a self development plan that requires assessment of ability to interact with others and prioritize values, participation for a minimum of 15 hours in a community service project, and development of a plan to promote girl scouting, and; 5. spending a minimum of 50 hours planning and implementing a girl scout gold award project that has a positive lasting impact on the community. For her Gold Award project, Shauna updated a refurbished girl's locker room. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Shauna Bryant for her accomplishments with the Girl Scouts of America and for her efforts put forth in achieving the highest distinction of the Gold Award.

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Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Crystal Banuelos, a very special young woman who has exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by taking an active part in the Girl Scouts of America, Troop 116, and in earning the most prestigious honor of the Gold Award. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest achievement attainable in girl scouting. To earn the Gold Award, a scout must complete five requirements, all of which promote community service, personal and spiritual growth, positive values, and leadership skills. the requirements include, (1) earning four interest project patches, each of which requires seven activities that center on skill building, technology, service projects, and career exploration, (2) earning the career exploration pin, which involves researching careers, writing resumes, and planning a career fair or trip, (3) earning the Senior Girl Scout Leadership Award, which requires a minimum of 30 hours of work using leadership skills, (4) designing a selfdevelopment plan that requires assessment of ability to interact with others and prioritize values, participation for a minimum of 15 hours in a community service project, and development of a plan to promote girl scouting, and (5) spending a minimum of 50 hours planning and implementing a Girl Scout Gold Award project that has a positive lasting impact on the community. For her Gold Award project, Crystal organized a poetry and writing appreciation program. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Crystal Banuelos for her accomplishments with the Girl Scouts of America and for her efforts put forth in achieving the highest distinction of the Gold Award.

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Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Carrie Boyce, a very special young woman who has exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by taking an active part in the Girl Scouts of America, Troop 472, and in earning the most prestigious honor of the Gold Award. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest achievement attainable in girl scouting. To earn the Gold Award, a scout must complete five requirements, all of which promote community service, personal and spiritual growth, positive values, and leadership skills. The requirements include, (1.) earning four interest project patches, each of which requires seven activities that center on skill building, technology, service projects, and career exploration, (2.) earning the career exploration pin, which involves researching careers, writing resumes, and planning a career fair or trip, (3.) earning the Senior Girl Scout Leadership Award, which requires a minimum of 30 hours of work using leadership skills, (4.) designing a self-development plan that requires assessment of ability to interact with others and prioritize values, participation for a minimum of 15 hours in a community service project, and development of a plan to promote girl scouting, and (5.) spending a minimum of 50 hours planning and implementing a Girl Scout Gold Award project that has a positive lasting impact on the community. For her Gold Award project, Carrie refurbished and painted a playground. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Carrie Boyce for her accomplishments with the Girl Scouts of America and for her efforts put forth in achieving the highest distinction of the Gold Award.

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Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Jenna Soendker, a very special young woman who has exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by taking an active part in the Girl Scouts of America, Troop 1815, and in earning the most prestigious honor of the Gold Award. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest achievement attainable in Girl Scouting. To earn the Gold Award, a Scout must complete five requirements, all of which promote community service, personal and spiritual growth, positive values, and leadership skills. The requirements include: (1) Earning four interest project patches, each of which requires seven activities that center on skill building, technology, service projects, and career exploration; (2) earning the career exploration pin, which involves researching careers, writing resumes, and planning a career fair or trip; (3) earning the senior Girl Scout Leadership Award, which requires a minimum of 30 hours of work using leadership skills; (4) designing a self-development plan that requires assessment of ability to interact with others and prioritize values, participation for a minimum of 15 hours in a community service project, and development of a plan to promote Girl Scouting, and (5) spending a minimum of 50 hours planning and implementing a Girl Scout Gold Award project that has a positive lasting impact on the community. For her Gold Award project, Jenna created a family reading night to promote reading. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Jenna Soendker for her accomplishments with the Girl Scouts of America and for her efforts put forth in achieving the highest distinction of the Gold Award.

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Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Andrew Michael Pepper, 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 121, and in earning the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. Andrew has been very active with his troop, participating in such scout activities as camp Geiger. Over the 11 years he has been involved in scouting, he has held numerous leadership positions, serving as librarian, scribe, instructor, patrol leader and senior patrol leader. Andrew also has been honored for his numerous scouting achievements with such awards as Junior Leader Training Award and the Bronze Eagle Palm Award. For his Eagle Scout project, Andrew constructed an ornamental flower garden at the main entrance of Simpson park in Chillicothe, MO. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Andrew Michael Pepper 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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Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Elizabeth Raine, a very special young woman who has exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by taking an active part in the Girl Scouts of America, Troop 1444, and in earning the most prestigious honor of the Gold Award. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest achievement attainable in Girl Scouting. To ear the Gold Award, a Scout must complete five requirements, all of which promote community service, personal and spiritual growth, positive values, and leadership skills. The requirements include: (1) Earning four interest project patches, each of which requires seven activities that center on skill building, technology, service projects, and career exploration; (2) earning the Career Exploration Pin, which involves researching careers, writing resumes, and planning a career fair or trip; (3) earning the senior Girl Scout Leadership Award, which requires a minimum of 30 hours of work using leadership skills; (4) designing a self-development plan that requires assessment of ability to interact with others and prioritize values, participation for a minimum of 15 hours in a community service project, and development of a plan to promote girl scouting; and (5) spending a minimum of 50 hours planning and implementing a Girl Scout Gold Award project that has a positive lasting impact on the community. For her Gold Award project, Elizabeth taught science classes to younger children. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Elizabeth Raine for her accomplishments with the Girl Scouts of America and for her efforts put forth in achieving the highest distinction of the Gold Award.

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Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Kimberly Marlin, a very special young woman who has exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by taking an active part in the Girl Scouts of America, and in earning the most prestigious honor of the Gold Award. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest achievement attainable in girl scouting. To earn the Gold Award, a scout must complete five requirements, all of which promote community service, personal and spiritual growth, positive values, and leadership skills. The requirements include: (1) earning four interest project patches, each of which requires seven activities that center on skill building, technology, service projects, and career exploration, (2) earning the career exploration pin, which involves researching careers, writing resumes, and planning a career fair or trip, (3) earning the Senior Girl Scout Leadership Award, which requires a minimum of 30 hours of work using leadership skills, (4) designing a self-development plan that requires assessment of ability to interact with others and prioritize values, participation for a minimum of 15 hours in a community service project, and development of a plan to promote girl scouting, and (5) spending a minimum of 50 hours planning and implementing a Girl Scout Gold Award Project that has a positive lasting impact on the community. Fro her Gold Award Project, Kimberly organized a lending library at Colbern Road Baptist Church. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Kimberly Marlin for her accomplishments with the Girl Scouts of American and for her efforts put forth in achieving the highest distinction of the Gold Award.

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Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Jessica Little, a very special young woman who has exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by taking an active part in the Girl Scouts of America, Troop 1230, and in earning the most prestigious honor of the Gold Award. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the highest achievement attainable in Girl Scouting. To earn the Gold Award, a Scout must complete five requirements, all of which promote community service, personal and spiritual growth, positive values, and leadership skills. The requirements include: (1) Earning four interest project patches, each of which requires seven activities that center on skill building, technology, service projects, and career exploration; (2) earning the Career Exploration Pin, which involves researching careers, writing resumes, and planning a career fair or trip; (3) earning the Senior Girl Scout Leadership Award, which requires a minimum of 30 hours of work using leadership skills; (4) designing a self-development plan that requires assessment of ability to interact with others and prioritize values, participation for a minimum of 15 hours in a community service project, and development of a plan to promote Girl Scouting; and (5) spending a minimum of 50 hours planning and implementing a Girl Scout Gold Award project that has a positive lasting impact on the community. For her Gold Award Project, Jessica cleaned up and organized a Casa House. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Jessica Little for her accomplishments with the Girl Scouts of America and for her efforts put forth in achieving the highest distinction of the Gold Award.

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Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, Chapter 307 of St. Joseph, Missouri on this, their 50th Anniversary. The National Association of Retired Federal Employees is dedicated to protecting the earned retirement benefits of Federal employees, retirees and their survivors. The organization was founded in 1921 by fourteen Federal employees and has grown over the years to more than 400,000 Federal and Postal employees, retirees, spouses and survivors. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Chapter 307 for their accomplishments with the National Association of Retired Federal Employees and in congratulating them on their 50th anniversary.

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Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Nicholas Jordan Hager, 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 120, and in earning the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. Nicholas has been very active with his troop, participating in such Scout activities as Camp Geiger, Cosmosphere and the Philmont Scout Ranch, the Atikokan Canoe Base in Canada and the National Scouting Museum. Over the 9 years he has been involved in Scouting, he has held numerous leadership positions, serving as assistant patrol leader, patrol leader troop guide, assistant senior patrol leader and junior assistant scoutmaster. Nicholas also has been honored for his numerous Scouting achievements with such awards as the 50 Miler Award and the Firebuilder in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say Award. For his Eagle Scout project, Nicholas constructed an ornamental garden wall at the west side of the south entrance of Danner Park in Chillicothe, Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Nicholas Jordan Hager 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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Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Clinton Paul Macoubrie, 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 120, and in earning the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. Clinton has been very active with his troop, participating in such Scout activities as Camp Geiger and Cosmosphere. Over the 8 years he has been involved in Scouting, he has held numerous leadership positions, serving as patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader and junior assistant scoutmaster. Clinton also has been honored for his numerous Scouting achievements with the award of the Firebuilder in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say Award. For his Eagle Scout project, Clinton constructed an ornamental garden and flower bed at the main entrance of Simpson Park in Chillicothe, Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Clinton Paul Macoubrie 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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Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Aaron Mark Dunn, 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 120, and in earning the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. Aaron has been very active with his troop, participating in such Scout activities as Camp Geiger, Cosmosphere and the Philmont Scout Ranch and the Atikokan Canoe Base in Canada. Over the 6 years he has been involved in Scouting, he has held numerous leadership positions, serving as assistant patrol leader, patrol leader troop guide and junior assistant scoutmaster. Aaron also has been honored for his numerous Scouting achievements with such awards as the 50 Miler Award and the Firebuilder in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say Award. For his Eagle Scout project, Aaron renovated, repaired and painted the Wheeling Municipal Ball Park in Wheeling, Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Aaron Mark Dunn 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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Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Michael Wayne Marriott, 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 120, and in earning the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. Michael has been very active with his troop, participating in Scout activities like Camp Geiger. Over the 9 years he has been involved in Scouting, he has held numerous leadership positions, serving as Librarian, Den Chief, Patrol Leader and Junior Assistant Scoutmaster. Michael also has been honored for his numerous Scouting achievements with the award of the Warrior in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say Award. For his Eagle Scout project, Michael constructed picnic tables for the Missouri Department of Conservation for use by the public at the Poosey Conservation Area near Chillicothe, Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Michael Wayne Marriott 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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Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Christopher Phillip Thistlethwaite, 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 120, and in earning the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. Christopher has been very active with his troop, participating in such Scout activities as Camp Geiger, Cosmosphere, the National Scouting Museum, Atikokan Canoe Base in Canada and the Philmont Scout Ranch. Over the 11 years he has been involved in Scouting, he has held numerous leadership positions, serving as librarian, quartermaster, assistant patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader, senior patrol leader and the junior assistant scoutmaster. Christopher also has been honored for his numerous Scouting achievements with the awards of the Tom-Tom Beater in the Tribe of Mic-0-Say Award and the 50 Miller Award. For his Eagle Scout project, Christopher constructed an ornamental garden and wall at the east side of the south entrance of Danner Park in Chillicothe, Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Christopher Phillip Thistlethwaite for his accomplishments with the Boy Scouts of America and for his efforts put forth in achievfng the highest distinction of Eagle Scout.

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Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Lucas James Cavin, 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 120, and in earning the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. Lucas has been very active with his troop, participating in such Scout Activities as Camp Geiger, Cosmosphere and the Philmont Scout Ranch. Over the 9 years he has been involved in Scouting, he has held numerous leadership positions, serving as assistant patrol leader, patrol leader troop guide, assistant senior patrol leader, senior patrol leader, troop guide and junior assistant scoutmaster. Lucas also has been honored for his numerous Scouting achievements with such awards as the 50 Miler Award and the Warrior in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say Award. For his Eagle Scout project, Lucas chose to complete an outside accessible enclosed break area for the staff and visitors of Hedrick Medical Center in Chillicothe, Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Lucas James Cavin 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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Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Ms. Amanda Bennett, a very special young woman who has exemplified the finest qualities of citizenship and leadership by taking an active part as a volunteer for synergy services' S.T.O.P. (Synergy Teen Outreach Program) Group. Amanda was one of the founding members of S.T.O.P. who eagerly volunteered to be a part of Synergy's Youth Development Leadership Program. As a part of this important program, Amanda and other high school students have learned about Synergy's Mission to stop domestic violence and abuse and to help those that are in shelters. Among her many activities with the organization, Amanda has organized cookie decorating nights for the Children's Center, free haircuts for teens at the emergency shelter, and taking small children from the shelter to toy stores and dinner. Her accomplishments have had a profound effect on those who are in great need. Most recently, Amanda received the National Network Youth Leadership Award. As the only youth to receive this prestigious award at the National Symposium Conference, I would like to commend Amanda on her sincere dedication to Synergy Services'. She is an excellent example of someone who is using their passion, motivation and skills to make their community a better place. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Ms. Amanda Bennett for her many important contributions to Synergy Services, her community and the 6th District of Missouri.