4-H Volunteer Receive Governor’s Points of Light Award

Marilyn Dahl, who has served more than 50 years as a 4-H volunteer, was recognized by Gov. Olene Walker as a weekly Points of Light award winner.

Lt. Governor Gayle McKeachnie, presenting the awards for Gov. Walker, said "The world is run by those who show up. Family, neighbors and community need to step in and make a difference without someone telling them what to do. Nothing gives that simple feeling of satisfaction like service."

Dahl lives in Layton and has been a fixture in Davis County 4-H serving on the Leader Advisory Council and working with the county and state fairs. While raising her six children she continued her college studies and earned her degree in education 20 years after graduating from high school. She went on to teach for 11 years and served as principal for another 12 years.

Though retired from teaching, she has never retired from her work with youth. Dahl currently shares her talents with the Youth and Families with Promise mentoring program in Davis County.