HR1404LRB098 23477 MST 62645 r

1
HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives wish to recognize Michael B. Jones of Calumet
4City on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and
 
5    WHEREAS, The Boy Scouts of America is one of the nation's
6most prominent values-based youth development organization; to
7earn the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank, a Boy Scout
8must fulfill requirements in the areas of leadership, service,
9and outdoor skills; and
 
10    WHEREAS, Becoming an Eagle Scout builds character,
11provides lessons that are carried into one's lifetime, provides
12invaluable training, and develops a lifetime of fitness and
13personal lessons that can impact a youth's decision-making; and
 
14    WHEREAS, Part of the Boy Scout oath encourages Scouts to
15help others and provide service to one's community; the oath
16further encourages a Scout "to help other people at all times",
17which helps build dignity and respect; one of the lasting
18responsibilities for a Scout is to develop his leadership
19skills and become a productive citizen; and
 
20    WHEREAS, Michael B. Jones has demonstrated all of the
21aforementioned qualities and skills to be deemed worthy of

 

 

HR1404- 2 -LRB098 23477 MST 62645 r

1becoming an Eagle Scout; therefore, be it
 
2    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
3NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
4we recognize Michael B. Jones for being an outstanding citizen
5and for achieving the goal of becoming an Eagle Scout for the
6Boy Scouts of America; and be it further
 
7    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
8presented to Michael B. Jones as an expression of our esteem
9and respect.