| Honoring Nils Haugen |
April 11, 2013 |
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Sam Graves, R-MO
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"Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Nils Haugen. Nils 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 374, and earning the most prestigious award of Eagle Scout. Nils has been very active with his troop, participating in many scout activities. Over the many years Nils 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, Nils has contributed to his community through his Eagle Scout project. Nils built two picnic tables and two benches at the Northland Therapeutic Riding Center in Holt, Missouri, which provides equine-based therapy for people with special needs. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in commending Nils Haugen 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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| Tom Brown |
July 26, 2012 |
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Sam Graves, R-MO
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"Tom is currently serving as my Chief of Staff, and to see him receive this award for his dedicated service to the community gives me extreme pride. One of Tom’s strongest contributions to the area is his work for St. Luke’s Hospital, where he is currently a board member. He also serves on the board for St. Luke’s Northland Hospital, St. Luke’s College and The American Hospital Association’s Committee on Governance. He has previously served on the Tri-County Mental Health Services Board and as Clay County Commissioner from 2000-2004."
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| David Carpenter |
July 18, 2012 |
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Sam Graves, R-MO
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"David’s accomplishments exceed those of many in his industry. He was named Northlander of the Year by the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce, and was a recipient of the Missouri Hospital Association Visionary Leadership Award."
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| Honoring Dr. Dennis Fisher |
April 18, 2012 |
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Sam Graves, R-MO
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"He leads not only 10,292 students, 1,400 staff members, and an annual operating budget of $120 million, but also many organizations of his peers. He has served as President of the Missouri Association of School Business Officials, the Kansas City Association of School Business Officials, and the Greater Kansas City Administrators Association. He is also very dedicated to helping the community and has served on the Board of Directors for the Missouri Securities Investment Program, Synergy Services Inc, the Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Platte County Economic Development Council, and the Parkville Economic Development Council."
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| Honoring Kevin Kopp |
March 21, 2012 |
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Sam Graves, R-MO
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"Kevin has been very active with his troop, participating in many scout activities. Over the many years Kevin has been involved with scouting, he has not only earned 31 merit badges, but also the respect of his family, peers, and community. Most notably, Kevin served as his troop’s Patrol Leader and Bugler. Kevin also contributed to his community through his Eagle Scout project. Kevin restored a walking trail around St. Luke’s Northland Hospital in Smithville, Missouri."
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