Greece Town Supervisor Bill Reilich was joined by Greece Town Board Members Mike Barry, Josh Jensen, Bill Murphy, and Diana Christodaro for an official Eagle Scout Medal and Proclamation Presentation Ceremony at Tuesday evening’s Town Board Meeting. The Town of Greece Eagle Scout Recognition Medal and Proclamation is presented to all Boy Scouts who have recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout in their local troop.
“It is an honor for me to be able to present these medals to the hard working and determined young men who have shown that commitment and perseverance lead to success” said Supervisor Bill Reilich. “At Tuesday evening’s Town Board meeting, I had the privilege of presenting proclamations and medals to three young men who recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. I would like to congratulate Jacob Biel of Scout Troop Number 197 on his achievement of Eagle Scout ranking through his efforts in repairing the fences and replenishing new mulch on the playground at Frisbee Hill Park in the Town of Greece. Congratulations to Alexander DeHoney of Scout Troop Number 48 on his achievement of Eagle Scout Ranking through a project in constructing eight library book returns to be placed to be placed in the Greece Middle and High Schools. Congratulations to Deven Ebertz of Scout Troop Number 195 on his achievement of Eagle Scout Ranking through his efforts in constructing an “Armed Services Commemorative Commons” at the main entrance of Greece Arcadia High School which is dedicated to the alumni who have served our country”.
The Boy Scouts of America, one of the United States largest youth organizations, is dedicated to promoting self-reliance, courage, and patriotism among young men. The Eagle Scout Award is attained after countless hours of hard work, sacrifice, and dedication to the scouting creed. For more information on the Boy Scouts of America, please visit their webpage www.scouting.org.