Congressman Marchant Recognizes New Eagle Scouts
At a ceremony held August 4 at the National Boy Scouts of America (BSA) headquarters in Irving, Congressman Kenny Marchant (TX-24) recognized more than 60 Boy Scouts from the 24th Congressional District of Texas, including seven from Grand Prairie, for attaining the highest rank of Eagle Scout in the past year.
The Eagle Scout rank is the highest honor in the Boy Scouts of America program. To achieve this honor, the scout must earn at least twenty-one merit badges, develop and oversee a community service project, and fulfill a pledge to live according to the Scout oath. According to the National Eagle Scout Association, less than five percent of scouts earn Eagle Scout rank each year.
“The rigorous process to become an Eagle Scout continues to produce exemplary leaders,” said Congressman Kenny Marchant. “I expect many of our newly-ranked scouts to be great contributors to our society. It was an honor to congratulate each new Eagle Scout at the ceremony. I am proud of them and thankful for their hundreds of volunteer hours serving our communities.”
Boy Scout Troop 928 opened the ceremony with an invocation and a Presentation of the Colors. Congressman Marchant provided the welcoming address in which he congratulated scouts on their new, prestigious rank and thanked parents for their support. As keynote speaker, BSA President Rex Tillerson encouraged the Eagle Scouts to always reflect upon the core values of leadership and servanthood. With BSA celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2010, he charged this unique class to boldly represent the Scout legacy in this new century.
In closing, each new Eagle Scout gave a speech about his community service project which included new playgrounds, landscaping and gardens, and a collection program for retired American flags.
The honored Eagle Scouts from Grand Prairie include:
Brandon Engberg
Nathan Kamo
Josh King
Vance Lee
Logan McAfee
Matthew Nelson
Kyle Perkins
Source: Congressman Kenny Marchant
