February 26, 2019
By: Dwayne Page
Three members of Boy Scout Troop 347 were honored by the County Commission Monday night for earning the Eagle Scout Award.
The commission adopted resolutions paying tribute to Jonathan Birmingham, John William Stephens, and Friedrich J.M. Dodge.
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For their Eagle projects, Birmingham built and installed a children’s playground at the Smithville Church of God, Stephens built and installed benches at the DeKalb County Complex, and Dodge built and installed a new sign at the Smithville Rotary Club.
County Mayor Tim Stribling presented copies of the resolutions to the Eagle Scouts.
The resolutions state” Whereas, it is fitting that the DeKalb County Commission and the DeKalb County Mayor should announce their respect and honor in the young people of our community who so capably fulfill their requirements and duties to reach lofty goals and levels of achievement.
Whereas, Jonathan Birmingham, John William Stephens, and Friedrich J.M. Dodge performed all the years of tasks to earn the highest honor bestowed by the Boy Scouts and have climbed to a level in scouting reached by very few and earned the Eagle Award.
Whereas , the DeKalb County Commission and County Mayor wish to thank Eagle Scouts Jonathan Birmingham, John William Stephens, and Friedrich J.M. Dodge, their families, fellow Boy Scouts, and volunteers who helped them complete their projects.
Now, therefore be it resolved by the DeKalb County Commission and DeKalb County Mayor to honor Jonathan Birmingham, John William Stephens, and Friedrich J.M. Dodge on this 25th day of February, 2019.
Be it further resolved that this announcement be spread across the record of this meeting and preserved as a lasting part of our appreciation to Eagle Scouts Jonathan Birmingham, John William Stephens, and Friedrich J.M. Dodge.
Adopted this 25th day of February, 2019.