Bill Text: IL HR1412 | 2009-2010 | 96th General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Congratulates Ryan Rikje on the occasion of attaining the coveted rank of Eagle Scout.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-11-16 - Resolution Adopted [HR1412 Detail]
Download: Illinois-2009-HR1412-Introduced.html
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1 | HOUSE RESOLUTION
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2 | WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of | ||||||
3 | Representatives are pleased to congratulate Ryan Rikje on the | ||||||
4 | occasion of attaining the coveted rank of Eagle Scout; and
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5 | WHEREAS, Ryan Rikje began his scouting career in 2000 at | ||||||
6 | the age of 7 with Cub Scout Pack 190; he steadily climbed the | ||||||
7 | ranks of the Cub Scouts, eventually reaching the rank of | ||||||
8 | Webelos; he then crossed over to Boy Scout Troop 303 chartered | ||||||
9 | out of Lord of Glory Lutheran Church in 2003; once again | ||||||
10 | showing great initiative, he continued his rise through the Boy | ||||||
11 | Scout ranks by actively participating in camp outs, service | ||||||
12 | projects, and earning 23 Merit Badges until he reached the | ||||||
13 | pinnacle of achievement within the organization, the rank of | ||||||
14 | Eagle Scout, on June 24, 2010; and
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15 | WHEREAS, To achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, Ryan Rikje led | ||||||
16 | the effort to build a concrete pad for the Lord of Glory Church | ||||||
17 | Trailer as a new permanent parking space next to the church | ||||||
18 | garage; the project has made snow plowing easier, created more | ||||||
19 | room for additional church parking, and made the church very | ||||||
20 | appreciative; and
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21 | WHEREAS, Ryan Rikje has served in many positions of | ||||||
22 | responsibility within the Boy Scouts, including Troop |
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1 | Librarian, Assistant Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol | ||||||
2 | Leader, and Senior Patrol Leader; and
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3 | WHEREAS, Ryan Rikje was inducted into Scouting's National | ||||||
4 | Honor Society, the Order of the Arrow (OA), in 2008 and | ||||||
5 | received his OA Brotherhood Honor in 2010; he is also an active | ||||||
6 | member of Venture Crew 607, a high-adventure scouting group; | ||||||
7 | and
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8 | WHEREAS, Ryan Rikje was recognized at a Court of Honor on | ||||||
9 | September 19, 2010 for his work in Scouting and his | ||||||
10 | contributions to his community; and
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11 | WHEREAS, Ryan Rikje's family, friends, and fellow Scouts, | ||||||
12 | along with the members of this body, are proud of his hard work | ||||||
13 | and dedication in gaining this prestigious rank; therefore, be | ||||||
14 | it
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15 | RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE | ||||||
16 | NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we | ||||||
17 | congratulate Ryan Rikje on the occasion of attaining the | ||||||
18 | coveted rank of Eagle Scout and wish him continued success and | ||||||
19 | happiness in the future; and be it further
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20 | RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be | ||||||
21 | presented to Ryan Rikje as a symbol of our esteem and respect.
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