Eagle Scout Wesley Burchfield of Troop 347 in Smithville was honored by the DeKalb County Commission at thier regular meeting, held Monday night in the basement of the courthouse.
The commission adopted a resolution showing appreciation  to Burchfield and declaring that May 23 ,2011 be officially named "Eagle Scout, Wesley Burchfield Day" in DeKalb County.
The resolution was unanimously approved by the commission, and states that;
"Whereas, the DeKalb County Commission and the DeKalb County Mayor wish to express their pride, respect, and appreciation to members of our community who so capably fulfill requirements and duties to reach lofty goals and levels of achievement.
“Whereas, Wesley Burchfield has broad and diverse achievements. He has distinguished himself as a student, an athlete, and a community leader. We wish to bestow our honor tonight for all those goals, but especially for the years of work with the Boys Scouts.
“Whereas, only a select few Boy Scouts earn the Eagle Award. This award is the pinnacle sought by many and earned by few.
“Whereas, the DeKalb County Commission and the DeKalb County Mayor wish to thank Wesley Burchfield, his family, and other scouts who helped him and his leaders for the honors they have brought to themselves and DeKalb County."
Burchfield enjoys camping, hiking, and canoeing, and he has been a Scout since he was in First Grade.
He has earned 37 Merit Badges
For his Eagle Project, Burchfield sanded and refinished over 750 chairs for the Smithville Fiddlers Jamboree.
He has just graduated with the DeKalb county High School class of 2011, and will be attending Tennessee Tech this fall.