HR0694 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Justin Wiewiora on the occasion of attaining the coveted rank of Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS, Justin serves with Troop 497 in Schaumburg and is currently a senior at Hoffman Estates High School; his parents are Steven and Elena Wiewiora of Hoffman Estates; and

WHEREAS, Justin was one of only 2 boys to earn every Webelo pin that can be earned during his time in the Webelos; in his years as a Boy Scout, he earned 39 merit badges, including the 12 required for Eagle Scout; he helped with PADS and donates blood to help others; he also earned the World Conservation Award and the Interpreter Strip, qualifying him as an English/Spanish interpreter for his troop; he is registered with Troop 497 as an Assistant Scout Master, using his skills to work with youth; and

WHEREAS, His goal is to attend college to study mechanical or industrial engineering; as Justin says: "If you add all these things you learn as a scout, you end up with the tools to be successful in life"; and

WHEREAS, To achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, Justin Wiewiora worked on the Grace Lutheran Church in Streamwood, building a corral with his father over the course of 5 days; and

WHEREAS, The rank of Eagle Scout will be bestowed upon Justin Wiewiora by the Boy Scouts of America at a Court of Honor ceremony on January 22, 2012 at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Schaumburg; and

WHEREAS, Justin Wiewiora serves as a model of hard work, integrity, and dedication for the people of the State of Illinois; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SEVENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Justin Wiewiora on the occasion of attaining the coveted rank of Eagle Scout and wish him continued success and happiness in the future; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Justin Wiewiora as a symbol of our esteem and respect.