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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives are pleased to congratulate Matthew Polsgrove
4on the occasion of attaining the coveted rank of Eagle Scout;
5and
 
6    WHEREAS, Matthew Polsgrove began his scouting career in
7September of 2000; he steadily climbed the ranks of the Cub
8Scouts, eventually reaching the rank of Webelos; he then
9achieved the Cub Scout Arrow of Light and crossed over to Boy
10Scout Troop 303 chartered out of Lord of Glory Lutheran Church
11in February of 2004; once again showing great initiative, he
12continued his rise through the Boy Scout ranks until he reached
13the pinnacle of achievement within the organization, the rank
14of Eagle Scout, on July 15, 2010; and
 
15    WHEREAS, To achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, Matthew
16Polsgrove led the effort to build a concrete pad for the Lord
17of Glory Church's waste disposal dumpster; the project provided
18a solid ground foundation for the Church's dumpster, which
19improved access and drainage on the property; and
 
20    WHEREAS, Matthew Polsgrove has served in many positions of
21responsibility within the Boy Scouts, including Assistant
22Senior Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader, Junior Assistant

 

 

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1Scoutmaster, Troop Guide, and OA Representative; he currently
2serves as a Patrol Leader; and
 
3    WHEREAS, Matthew Polsgrove was inducted into Scouting's
4National Honor Society, the Order of the Arrow (OA), in July of
52006 and received his OA Brotherhood Honor in 2007; and
 
6    WHEREAS, Matthew Polsgrove was recognized at a Court of
7Honor on September 19, 2010 for his work in Scouting and his
8contributions to his community; and
 
9    WHEREAS, Matthew Polsgrove's family, friends, and fellow
10Scouts, along with the members of this body, are proud of his
11hard work and dedication in gaining this prestigious rank;
12therefore, be it
 
13    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
14NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
15congratulate Matthew Polsgrove on the occasion of attaining the
16coveted rank of Eagle Scout and wish him continued success and
17happiness in the future; and be it further
 
18    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
19presented to Matthew Polsgrove as a symbol of our esteem and
20respect.