Profiles in Service - Nov. 30, 2015
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Daryl H. Dukart
NACo Board of Directors
Dunn County, N.D. Commissioner
Number of years active in NACo: 2
Years in public service: 5
Occupation: rancher
Education: high school and three quarters of college
The hardest thing I’ve ever done: being at my oldest daughter’s side during the last minutes of her life as she lost her battle with cancer.
Three people (living or dead) I’d invite to dinner: my spouse, Blake Shelton and Ed Schafer.
A dream I have is to: serve my community and helping build a strong vibrant community.
The most adventurous thing I’ve ever done is: training young horses for ranch horses.
My favorite way to relax is: hunting, fishing and spending time with grandchildren.
I’m most proud of: our children and our grandchildren, achievements as a pork producer and rancher, 4-H leader for 25 years and presently being a county commissioner.
Every morning I read: national news, local newspapers and look at the stock market, livestock, metals and oil reports from the previous day. Plus try to cover all emails I need to read or respond to.
My favorite meal is: Boneless one-inch-thick pork chop cooked on a trigger grill using a mix of apple wood and hickory wood for my smoke flavor. Fresh garden green peas just adds a special touch to this wonderful meal.
My pet peeve is: individuals who are full of advice but provide no action.
My motto is: do I change the challenge or challenge the change.
The last book I read was: Farming Without the Bank.
My favorite movie is: I do not have a favorite movie.
My favorite music is: country western.
My favorite president is: Ronald Reagan.
My county is a NACo member because: I feel it is important to have some role in the National Association of Counties organization as it builds strength within our local county, allows for learning opportunities to bring back to our local county and state, which builds an even stronger relationship between the people we represent, our communities and many political subdivisions.
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