Board of Commissioners of Cook County - File #: 23-3766

• File #: 23-3766
• Version: 1
• Name: SCOUTMASTER ROBERT THOMAS SUBLETTE SR.
• Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
• Status: Approved
• File created: 6/24/2023
• In control: Board of Commissioners
• On agenda: 7/20/2023
• Final action: 7/20/2023
• Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING SCOUTMASTER ROBERT THOMAS SUBLETTE, SR., FOR DEDICATING MORE THAN THREE DECADES OF SERVICE TO TROOP #534 WHEREAS, on August 5, 1937, Robert Thomas Sublette, Sr., was born to the proud parents of Lillian Benjamin and Frank Ellis Sublette in Chattanooga, Tennessee; and WHEREAS, in 1940 the parents and their 3-year-old son moved to Chicago, Illinois in pursuit of better career and family opportunities; and WHEREAS, Robert Sublette early exposure to scouting at Saint Mark United Methodist Church ignited his passion for the organization, serving as the troop mascot and later progressing through the ranks of Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts; and WHEREAS, Robert Sublette dedication and commitment to scouting led him to assume the leadership role of Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop #534, following the passing of his mentor, Leonard Otto Lee; and WHEREAS, Scoutmaster Sublette leadership and guidance proved instrumental in shaping the lives of numerous young scouts, in...
• Sponsors: STANLEY MOORE, TONI PRECKWINKLE (President), FRANK J. AGUILAR, ALMA E. ANAYA, SCOTT R. BRITTON, JOHN P. DALEY, DENNIS DEER, BRIDGET DEGNEN, BRIDGET GAINER, MONICA GORDON, BILL LOWRY, DONNA MILLER, JOSINA MORITA, KEVIN B. MORRISON, SEAN M. MORRISON, ANTHONY J. QUEZADA, TARA S. STAMPS, MAGGIE TREVOR

Date	Ver.	Action By	Motion	Result
7/20/2023	1	Board of Commissioners	approve	Pass

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PROPOSED RESOLUTION

HONORING SCOUTMASTER ROBERT THOMAS SUBLETTE, SR., FOR DEDICATING MORE THAN THREE DECADES OF SERVICE TO TROOP #534

WHEREAS, on August 5, 1937, Robert Thomas Sublette, Sr., was born to the proud parents of Lillian Benjamin and Frank Ellis Sublette in Chattanooga, Tennessee; and

WHEREAS, in 1940 the parents and their 3-year-old son moved to Chicago, Illinois in pursuit of better career and family opportunities; and

WHEREAS, Robert Sublette early exposure to scouting at Saint Mark United Methodist Church ignited his passion for the organization, serving as the troop mascot and later progressing through the ranks of Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts; and

WHEREAS, Robert Sublette dedication and commitment to scouting led him to assume the leadership role of Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop #534, following the passing of his mentor, Leonard Otto Lee; and

WHEREAS, Scoutmaster Sublette leadership and guidance proved instrumental in shaping the lives of numerous young scouts, instilling discipline, dignity, and strong work ethics; and

WHEREAS, Scoutmaster Sublette remarkable tenure as Scoutmaster span from 1962 to 1997, during which time he mentored and supported countless individuals, resulting in the attainment of over 45 Eagle Scouts, the highest ranking in scouting; and

WHEREAS, Scoutmaster Sublette contributions to scouting have been recognized with prestigious accolades, including the National Eagle Scout Association Scoutmaster Award and other significant milestones in scouting leadership; and

WHEREAS, Scoutmaster Sublette firmly believes that the skills and values learned through scouting can make a profound difference in the lives of individuals, instilling a sense of purpose, character, and service; and

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners and its residents, do hereby proclaim June 3, 2023, as Scoutmaster Robert T. Sublette, Sr. Day of appreciation for his unwavering dedication, exceptional leadership, and invaluable contribut...