HR1246 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HR1246 LRB100 23646 ALS 42691 r

HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate Erik Searle for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank and most coveted honor in Scouting; and

WHEREAS, Erik Searle is a member of Troop 297, Pathway to Adventure Council; during his scouting years he learned many skills, hiked many miles, mastered safe and responsible shooting skills, fished, cycled, earned the mile swim badge at age 11, camped dozens of nights, and was initiated as a Brother in the Order of the Arrow; and

WHEREAS, Erik Searle completed his scouting activities while also participating in his church youth group and learning the string bass; he earned a spot in the Symphony Orchestra at his high school and took four Advanced Placement Classes, earning college credit; he set a fine example for his peers and friends through his leadership, hard work, and commitment; and

WHEREAS, An Eagle Scout Service Project is required to be of significant value to the community; for his project, Erik Searle used GPS to create a map of the 3D archery course for a not-for-profit archery club in Sycamore; the map is now proudly displayed by the club's front door and distributed on all of their brochures; he also led 35 scouts and adult volunteers in the adding and repairing of directional signage throughout the course to improve safety and in the clearing of 12 trees that had fallen due to recent storms; while on crutches due to a knee injury, he completed his project ahead of schedule and under budget; and

WHEREAS, Erik Searle attends Purdue University and is studying Computer & Data Sciences; through his dedication and hard work, he has demonstrated that he lives by the principles of the Scout Oath and Law in his daily life; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Erik Searle on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, and we wish him the best in all of his future endeavors; and be it further

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