For Immediate Release:
December 6, 2019

Freeholder Burry presented with “Good Scout” Award
Recognized for leadership in Monmouth County

MANALAPAN, NJ – Freeholder Lillian G. Burry was recently recognized by the Monmouth Council, Boy Scouts of America (BSA) with a “Good Scout” Award for her leadership and commitment to service at the 20^th Annual Good Scouts of Western Monmouth Reception.

“I am extremely honored to be recognized by the Monmouth Council, Boy Scouts of America with the Good Scout Award for my leadership in our community,” said Freeholder Lillian G. Burry. “The Boy Scouts of America should be commended for preparing these young people to be upstanding citizens and our future leaders.”

The “Good Scout” Award is presented annually to individuals who exemplify the ideals of the BSA and demonstrate commitment in their daily lives as outlined in the Boy Scout Oath and Scout Law. Recipients are chosen for outstanding contributions to scouting and/or service and leadership to their community.

According to the Monmouth Council, BSA website, the mission of the BSA is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Monmouth Council, BSA has deep-rooted history in Monmouth County. Early troops were chartered in Atlantic Highlands in 1911, Allentown in 1912 as well as in Long Branch and Red Bank among other municipalities.