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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives are pleased to congratulate Christopher Valent
4 of Lindenhurst on the occasion of attaining the coveted rank of
5 Eagle Scout on December 22, 2008; and
 
6     WHEREAS, Christopher Valent began his scouting career as a
7 Tiger Cub in 1997; he steadily climbed the ranks of the Cub
8 Scouts, reaching the rank of Webelos; once again showing great
9 initiative, he rose through the Boy Scout ranks until he
10 reached the pinnacle of achievement within the organization,
11 the rank of Eagle Scout; and
 
12     WHEREAS, To achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, Christopher
13 Valent organized a bike drive with the Working Bikes
14 Cooperative; his program collected approximately 200 bikes
15 that were sent to Angola and other countries in need; and
 
16     WHEREAS, Christopher Valent has served in many positions of
17 responsibility within the Boy Scouts, including Patrol Leader,
18 Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, and Librarian; and
 
19     WHEREAS, Christopher Valent is a student at Lakes Community
20 High School; and
 

 

 

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1     WHEREAS, Christopher Valent's family, friends, and fellow
2 Scouts, along with the members of this body, are proud of his
3 hard work and dedication in gaining this prestigious rank;
4 therefore, be it
 
5     RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
6 NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
7 congratulate Christopher Valent on the occasion of attaining
8 the coveted rank of Eagle Scout and wish him continued success
9 and happiness in the future; and be it further
 
10     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
11 presented to Christopher Valent as a symbol of our esteem and
12 respect.