Bill Text: IL HR1482 | 2015-2016 | 99th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulates Elijah Ourth of Boy Scout Troop 24 in Riverside on the occasion of achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2016-11-29 - Resolution Adopted [HR1482 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2015-HR1482-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
Representatives are pleased to congratulate Elijah Ourth of Boy
Scout Troop 24 in Riverside on the occasion of achieving the
rank of Eagle Scout on July 27, 2016; and
WHEREAS, Elijah Ourth started Scouting as a Tiger Cub in
first grade; he advanced through the ranks of Wolf, Bear, and
Webelos, and earned the Arrow of Light, the highest award in
Cub Scouts; and
WHEREAS, Elijah Ourth advanced through the Boy Scout ranks
of Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, and Life,
culminating in the rank of Eagle Scout, which only two percent
of Scouts have attained over the history of Scouting; and
WHEREAS, Elijah Ourth participated in numerous camping
trips, summer camps, service projects, and week-long high
adventure outings by canoeing, whitewater rafting,
backpacking, and kayaking, including several solo trips; and
WHEREAS, Elijah Ourth continued his outdoor interests as a
student at Conserve School, a semester school in northern
Wisconsin dedicated to environmental stewardship; he also
continued his involvement in scouting as a foreign exchange

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student to Sweden, becoming active in a Swedish Scout Troop;
and
WHEREAS, Elijah Ourth completed his Eagle Project by
coordinating a drive to collect 850 stuffed animals to be given
to children undergoing medical care at the Cicero Health
Center; and
WHEREAS, Elijah Ourth is an active member of his community
and his school; he serves as a model of hard work, integrity,
and dedication for the people of the State of Illinois;
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
NINETY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
congratulate Elijah Ourth on the occasion of achieving the rank
of Eagle Scout and wish him many years of success and happiness
in the future; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
presented to Elijah Ourth as a symbol of our esteem and
respect.