WHEREAS, Tyler Jackson Whitley, a student at Windsor High School and a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 37, attained the rank of Eagle Scout on December 30, 2013; and

WHEREAS, beginning as a Tiger Cub with Pack 37 at the Carrsville Community House in 2001, Tyler Whitley worked his way up through the ranks of Bobcat, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos before transferring to Boy Scout Troop 37; and

WHEREAS, an active member of the Scouting program, Tyler Whitley served as senior patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader, patrol leader, and patrol quartermaster; he attended numerous troop camping trips and adventures, including summer camp at Blue Ridge Scout Reservation and Bayport Scout Reservation; and

WHEREAS, for his Eagle Scout project, Tyler Whitley helped construct 65 wooden benches that were placed on the Isle of Wight County Fairgrounds, providing fair attendees with a place to relax and watch events; and

WHEREAS, outside of Scouting, Tyler Whitley is involved with the Future Farmers of America and plays football; he plans to attend college and continue working part-time at Nansemond Pre-Cast Concrete; and

WHEREAS, Tyler Whitley exemplifies the ideals of the Boy Scouts of America and provided a valuable service to the community through his Eagle Scout project; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Tyler Jackson Whitley hereby be commended on earning the rank of Eagle Scout in December 2013; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Tyler Jackson Whitley as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for his achievements and service to the community.