Bill Text: IL HR1035 | 2017-2018 | 100th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulates Brendon Michael McCray on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2018-05-08 - Resolution Adopted [HR1035 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2017-HR1035-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
Representatives wish to congratulate Brendon Michael McCray on
achieving the rank of Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of
America; and
WHEREAS, Brendon McCray is a member of Boy Scout Troop 270
in Frankfort and Rainbow Council in Lockport; as a Scout, he
has served his troop in a variety of leadership roles,
including Assistant Patrol Leader, Historian, and Bugler; he
has earned 40 merit badges and is skilled in first aid; he is a
senior at Lincoln Way East High School and will continue his
education at New York University in the fall; and
WHEREAS, Brendon McCray has participated in many
extracurricular activities, including the Philmont High
Adventure training, an adventure in the high country along
hundreds of miles of rugged, rocky trails, where he hiked up to
20 miles a day and learned how to protect his food supply from
bears; as trumpet section leader for the Lincoln Way High
School Marching Band, he has developed his communication and
leadership skills; he also participated in the polar bear
campout, which included camping outdoors in freezing
temperatures; he quickly learned how to build a fire to stay
warm and to cook for himself and his fellow scouts; and

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WHEREAS, Brendon McCray completed his Eagle Scout project,
the construction of four large planter boxes, for the Frankfort
Park District; he designed and constructed planter boxes that
were more durable and longer lasting, led a group of scouts and
adults, organized and divided the workload, and oversaw each
step of the project; he developed his knowledge of project
planning and preparedness through this project; and
WHEREAS, Brendon McCray 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 Brendon Michael McCray on achieving the rank of
Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America, and we commend his
dedication and determination in achieving this most
prestigious of scouting awards; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to Brendon McCray as an expression of our esteem and
respect.