HR0811 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate Brian Patrick O'Hara on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America; and

WHEREAS, The Eagle Scout Award is Boy Scouting's highest honor; nationally, only six percent of eligible Boy Scouts earn the award; to earn it, Scouts have to complete 21 required merit badges and plan and carry out their Eagle project, which is required to be of significant value to the community; and

WHEREAS, Brian O'Hara's Eagle project was completed at St. Viator's High School, where he built a bench, and landscaped the waiting area for the parents, and an area around the Science Building; and

WHEREAS, Through his dedication and hard work, Brian O'Hara has demonstrated that he lives his daily life by the principles of the Scout Oath and Law; and

WHEREAS, Brian O'Hara is a graduate of St. Viator's High School in Arlington Heights; he is currently enrolled in the Business Honors Program at Loyola University; and

WHEREAS, Brian O'Hara sets a fine example for his peers and friends through his leadership, hard work, and commitment; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Brian O'Hara on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America, and we commend him for his dedication and determination; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Brian O'Hara as an expression of our esteem and respect.