sample desa citation - Robert M. Gates
Because
Robert M. Gates
Earned the Rank of
Eagle Scout
As a member of the Boy Scouts of America 34 years ago, on August 16, 1958; and
Because, as an Eagle Scout, he has continued to serve his God, country, and fellow men by following the principles of the Scout Oath and Scout Law; and
Because, he has achieved distinction as a government official; and
Because, he has given distinguished service to his community and nation as Director of Central Intelligence including the Central Intelligence Agency; past assistant to the president and deputy for National Security Affairs, National Security Council; and having received the following awards and recognitions: Presidential Citizens Medal, National Intelligence Medal, Intelligence Medal of Merit, Arthur S. Flemming Award, and 1992 Kansas Society of Washington, D.C., Kansan of the Year; and
Because, of these and other achievements and the desire of the Boy Scouts of America, upon nomination of the Quivira Council acting on behalf of the Executive Board of the Boy Scouts of America, the honor and rank of
DISTINGUISHED EAGLE SCOUT
is awarded to and conferred upon him.
In testimony whereof, the Boy Scouts of America and the National Eagle Scout Association have caused these presents to be signed by its officers and its corporate seal to be hereunto affixed.
| (John Clendenin’s signature) President Boy Scouts of America |
(James Lovell’s signature) Chairman, Board of Regents National Eagle Scout Association |
| (Ben Love’s signature) Chief Scout Executive Boy Scouts of America |
(Wayne Bingham’s signature) President National Eagle Scout Association |