HR0937 97TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

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

WHEREAS, Nicholas Goodwin has been an active participant with Troop 228 and the Northwest Suburban Boy Scout Council since he was a Tiger Cub at the age of 6; he has been very active with the Order of The Arrow and is currently the Vice Lodge Chief for the District; and

WHEREAS, His Eagle Scout project was working at Bethany Terrace Nursing Home in Morton Grove, where he renovated a courtyard by rebuilding and beautifying the area for the residents to enjoy; he is an active member of the Order of the Arrow and has received his Vigil Honor, as well as the Founders award; and

WHEREAS, He has attended the National Leadership Seminar, the Lodge Leadership Development National Order of the Arrow Conference, and the 2010 National Boy Scout Jamboree; and

WHEREAS, He has held positions in Scouting including Senior Patrol Leader of Troop 228, Lakota Lodge Vice Chief of Programs Northwest Suburban Scout Council, Lakota Lodge Vice Chief of Operations, and Section C7 Shows Chairman; and

WHEREAS, His Eagle Court of Honor will be held on May 31, 2012; and

WHEREAS, Nicholas Goodwin 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 Nicholas Goodwin 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 Nicholas Goodwin as a symbol of our esteem and respect.