HR1413 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

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

WHEREAS, Matthew Polsgrove began his scouting career in September of 2000; he steadily climbed the ranks of the Cub Scouts, eventually reaching the rank of Webelos; he then achieved the Cub Scout Arrow of Light and crossed over to Boy Scout Troop 303 chartered out of Lord of Glory Lutheran Church in February of 2004; once again showing great initiative, he continued his rise through the Boy Scout ranks until he reached the pinnacle of achievement within the organization, the rank of Eagle Scout, on July 15, 2010; and

WHEREAS, To achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, Matthew Polsgrove led the effort to build a concrete pad for the Lord of Glory Church's waste disposal dumpster; the project provided a solid ground foundation for the Church's dumpster, which improved access and drainage on the property; and

WHEREAS, Matthew Polsgrove has served in many positions of responsibility within the Boy Scouts, including Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader, Junior Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop Guide, and OA Representative; he currently serves as a Patrol Leader; and

WHEREAS, Matthew Polsgrove was inducted into Scouting's National Honor Society, the Order of the Arrow (OA), in July of 2006 and received his OA Brotherhood Honor in 2007; and

WHEREAS, Matthew Polsgrove was recognized at a Court of Honor on September 19, 2010 for his work in Scouting and his contributions to his community; and

WHEREAS, Matthew Polsgrove's family, friends, and fellow Scouts, along with the members of this body, are proud of his hard work and dedication in gaining this prestigious rank; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Matthew Polsgrove 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 Matthew Polsgrove as a symbol of our esteem and respect.