Marchant recognizes Eagle Scouts

Congressman Kenny Marchant recognized more than 60 Boy Scouts from the 24th Congressional District for attaining the highest rank of Eagle Scout in the past year. The ceremony took place on Thursday at the National Boy Scouts of America (BSA) headquarters in Irving, with more than 250 friends and family attending.

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.”

Southlake’s 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 included: (Bedford) Morgan Hubert; (Carrollton) Justin Blue, Micah Champion, William Ellis, Bryce Galias, Brendan Greenwell, Jay Lundberg, Taylor Morris, Martin Nelson, Aaron Sheets, Paul Smith; (Colleyville) Cameron Caudle; (Coppell) Ross Buntyn, Wesley David, Thomas Hendricks, Anthony Huet, Chris Lugo, Ryan Maloney, Nick Overcash, Patrick Parish, Travis Tarleton, Connor Wilkinson; (Duncanville) Richard Lasco, Tobias Lasco; (Euless) Cody Honkomp; (Grand Prairie) Brandon Engberg, Nathan Kamo, Josh King, Vance Lee, Logan McAfee, Matthew Nelson, Kyle Perkins; (Grapevine) Chris Bankus, Jesse Cantrell, Christian Chanter, Charles Dietz, Alex Hall, Christopher Hall, Matthew Leslie, Matthew Molle, Taylor Roberts, Kedar Shenoy, Caleb Stewart, Paul Swope, David Tomlinson; (Irving) Taylor LaVohn, Bryan Munoz, Adrian Simmons; (Lewisville) Alan Swaim; (Plano) Patrick Settles, Grant Tucker; (Southlake) Paul Bailey, Joseph Bakowski, Brian Becker, Tanner Deters, Harrison Edwards, Greg Stringfellow, Randy Williams, Reilee Williams, Ryan Williams, and Joshua Wymer.

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