Mocksville Boy Scout Pursues “Citizenship in the Nation” Badge with Help from Rep. Foxx

Washington, D.C. - Mocksville Boy Scout John Woodard III traveled to Washington, D.C. with his parents John Sr. and Joan to visit Representative Virginia Foxx (R-NC) at the United States Capitol and earn his Boy Scout “Citizenship in the Nation” merit badge.

Representative Virginia Foxx, John Woodard Sr., Joan Woodard, Boy Scout John Woodard III, and House Speaker John Boehner (Photo Attached, High Resolution Available Upon Request)

“I am very proud of John and the initiative he showed in coming to our nation’s capitol to see our republic at work,” Representative Foxx stated. “It takes a tremendous amount of commitment to become an Eagle Scout, and I have no doubt that John possesses the discipline and determination needed to reach the Scouts’ highest rank.”

“Thank you to Representative Foxx for being so kind,” John added. “I appreciate this wonderful opportunity and learned so much.”

John accompanied Representative Foxx on the floor of the House of Representatives for legislative debate and official votes. Representative Foxx also arranged a meeting for John and his parents with House Speaker John Boehner, who took a photo with the family and signed a memento for John. 

The “Citizenship in the Nation” merit badge is one of 21 that must be earned for a Scout to achieve the rank of Eagle. Eleven-year-old John hopes to earn his Eagle pin before he reaches high school.

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