HR1050 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate and honor Thomas Eugene McDaniel Sr. for his years of hard work and dedication to the Boy Scouts of America; and

WHEREAS, Mr. McDaniel has been a Boy Scout leader for over 25 years with Troop 88 in Paris; through his dedication over 12 boys have made it to Eagle Scout level, including one young man with physical handicaps; and

WHEREAS, Mr. McDaniel is a member of the Arrow National Honor Society, the award that best exemplifies the ideals of scouting in an American Indian style ceremony; and

WHEREAS, He has also received the Silver Beaver Award, the highest council-level distinguished service award; and

WHEREAS, He is currently a staff member at the National Jamboree, held at AP Hill, Virginia, and has held a position there for 20 years; during this year's 100th National Jamboree, he will be one of the oldest staff member in attendance; and

WHEREAS, Mr. McDaniel received the 75-year Veteran Award in the Boy Scouts of America in October of 2009; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Mr. McDaniel on being acknowledged at the 100th National Jamboree, and honor him for his dedication to the Boy Scouts of America; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Thomas McDaniel Sr. as a symbol of our respect and esteem.