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Scouts Honor Bailey with Distinguished Citizen Award
Photography by: Destiny Narvaez
The Scouting America, Rio Grande Council (formerly Boys Scouts of America) held its 38th annual Distinguished Citizen Award dinner on Friday, November 1, 2024. The organization honored Dr. Guy Bailey, president of The University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley, at the McAllen Convention Center.
The Distinguished Citizen Award recognizes a community leader who exemplifies the values of Scouting through their work in the community. Dr. Bailey has brought considerable opportunities for graduating seniors and has created educational opportunities valley-wide to ensure a pathway to a successful future.
Scouting America, Rio Grande Council currently serves more than 900 youth in the region. Their various programs consist of Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venture, and Explorer, where the youth gain knowledge in cooking, business, nature, and crucial life skills that seek to prepare every scout for any situation they may face in life.
