David Gratton a 10-11 year old from Derby Vermont was presented a proclamation from the State of Vermont for his achievement in the Elks Hoop Shoot. David won his local, district, State, and Regional contest and then he went on to compete in the National Contest in April in Springfield, Mass. State Representative Mike Marcotte was instrumental in getting a proclamation for David and Jacob Cady from St. Johnsbury area who also went on to compete at the National Level. Jacob was presented his at the State House but David was unable to attend so his was presented to him at Elks Lodge # 2155 by Representative Marcotte and Senator Robert Starr. It was presented at a lodge meeting with Mr. Marcotte reading the proclamation before presenting it to David. See the Proclamation here: Proclamation for David and Jacob_0001
In picture from left to right: Steve Edgerley, State Hoop Shoot Director, Richard Gratton, David’s father, David Gratton, Representative Mike Marcotte and Senator Robert Starr.
Picture provided by Steve Edgerley