September 6th, 2014
I had the honor to make a few remarks at a Eagle Scout Dedication this past weekend as part of Marigold days. Senator Senjem presented a U.S. Flag that was flown over the State Capitol. I wanted to share with everyone that was not able to attend the ceremony some of the remarks I made about this brave young man:
The Boy
Scouts of America is an organization with over 2.5 million scouts and close to
a million volunteers. The mission of the BSA is to instill a sense of morality,
reverence and duty in young scouts to prepare them for being active citizens.
In most cases the Eagle Project is their first experience in community service.
In Anthony’s case this is not true, Anthony has been involved in his community
already and is currently serving as a Fire Department Explorer. Anthony is a true
entrepreneur and has started his own small business. While the past year has
been a difficult one for this young man with some significant road blocks a
person of his age should not have to deal with, Anthony in the best sense of
the scouts did not let this slow him down! He finished his Eagle Scout project,
continued with his duties on the Fire Department and kept up with his school
work. Quite impressive for anyone at any age!
The Scout
Law says:
“On my honor
I will do my best to do my duty to God and country”…… I’m going to stop there.
Duty to God and Country! There is something you don’t hear too much about
anymore these days. The concept that a good citizen has an obligation to help
his country, neighbors and to respect God’s law.
I feel that
Anthony is a perfect example of what the scouts had in mind when they created
the rank of Eagle Scout.
The City of
Mantorville is proud to call Anthony one of our own, and his example serves as
a reminder to us all.
We are here
to dedicate Anthony’s Eagle Scout project to the City of Mantorville. The Eagle
project is only pursued by 7% of the BSA’s 2.5 million scouts, making this a
very prestigious achievement. In order to reach this rank a scout must complete
the requirements of the previous five ranks, earn 21 merit badges which include
First Aid, Emergency preparedness and Family and Community responsibility. In
addition the scout must serve in a leadership position in the scouts as well as
in a religious organization.
Now is with
great pride and joy that I introduce our senator, Senator Dave Senjem to say a
few words about Anthony’s accomplishments. Dave…
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