Three local scouts achieve top award

January 12, 2014

Two Mantorville Boy Scouts and one Scout from Kasson achieve the top rank of “Eagle”. Troy Asche and David Brent both of Mantorville along with Justin Ness of Kasson were recognized in a ceremony on Sunday January 5 awarding each scout with their Eagle Badge. The three scouts worked towards this level for several years and made a commitment to their faith and community. As a final step towards their accomplishment each scout choose a community service project. Mr. Asche landscaped around the Kasson welcome sign, Mr. Ness conducted a mapping project that involved researching and documenting the location of fallen veterans in Lutheran Church Cemetery while Mr. Brent donated around 90 hours of labor to clean and beautify Slingerland park in Mantorville. Only a small percentage of scouts complete the level of work required to be awarded the rank of Eagle Scout, therefore it is fitting that a special recognition be made in honor of their achievement. I have proclaimed that Thursday January 16 be known as “Eagle Scout Achievement Day” and have sent each scout a copy of the proclamation below. The proclamation  reads:

Whereas, Troy Asche, David Brent and Justin Ness have made significant efforts to improve our communities through community service. Whereas, Mr. Asche, Mr. Brent and Mr. Ness have fulfilled all the requirement of the Boy Scouts of America for the Eagle award. Whereas, The scouts above have taken an oath to support their faith, their Country and fellow citizens through service. Whereas, The achievement of the Eagle rank is a seldom and special occasion and an occasions that deserves to be recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Chuck Bradford, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Mantorville, do hereby proclaim January 16, 2014, as

“Eagle Scout Achievement Day”

This Day, I call upon all the people of our communities to join in recognition of the three scouts above accomplishments and commitment to community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of January,
in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the States of Minnesota the one hundred and fifty-six

Congratulations scouts and thank you for your service and dedication.

Yours in service,

Chuck Bradford, Mayor - City of Mantorville
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