Bill Text: IL HR0140 | 2019-2020 | 101st General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulates Matthew Hoppesch on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2019-02-26 - Resolution Adopted [HR0140 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2019-HR0140-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
Representatives wish to congratulate Matthew Hoppesch on
achieving the rank of Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of
America, the highest and most-coveted honor in Scouting; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Hoppesch began his scouting career in 2006
as a Tiger Scout with Pack 399 based at St. Hubert Catholic
Church in Hoffman Estates; he crossed over to Troop 399 in
February 2011; he has attended National Youth Leadership
Training and held leadership positions within the troop as
chaplain's aide, scribe, and troop guide; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Hoppesch's Eagle Scout project, which is
required to be of significant value to the community, was to
rehabilitate a weather-worn garden shed on the property of St.
Matthew Catholic Church; this included obtaining donations
from numerous sources; he replaced rotting walls, trim boards,
and a soffit and then stained the entire shed in two colors;
and
WHEREAS, Matthew Hoppesch graduated from Schaumburg High
School in May 2018, where he was a member of the National Honor
Society; he is currently pursuing a physics degree at the
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he volunteers

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as a student leader for the College of Liberal Arts and
Sciences; he hopes to study law after earning his undergraduate
degree; and
WHEREAS, Through his dedication and hard work, Matthew
Hoppesch has demonstrated that he lives by the principles of
the Scout Oath and Law in his daily life; he sets a fine
example for his peers and friends through his leadership, hard
work, and commitment; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Hoppesch will be honored at an Eagle Court
of Honor at St. Hubert; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE
HUNDRED FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
we congratulate Matthew Hoppesch on achieving the rank of Eagle
Scout and commend him for his dedication and determination in
achieving this most prestigious award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to Matthew Hoppesch as a symbol of our respect and
esteem.