Board of Commissioners of Cook County - File #: 16-4346

• File #: 16-4346
• Version: 1
• Name: HONORING OAK PARK BOY SCOUT TROOP 16 ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY
• Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
• Status: Approved
• File created: 7/8/2016
• In control: Board of Commissioners
• On agenda: 7/13/2016
• Final action: 7/13/2016
• Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING OAK PARK BOY SCOUT TROOP 16 ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY WHEREAS, on March 16, 1916, Oak Park Boy Scout Troop 16 was chartered under the sponsorship of First Presbyterian Church; and, WHEREAS, 100 years later it is the oldest remaining scout troop in Oak Park; and, WHEREAS, community service is a staple for troop 16, and has been since World War I, when it sold $25,000 in victory bonds; and, WHEREAS, Troop 16 has conducted the annual Thatcher Woods cleanup for the last twenty years, thereby contributing to the health and vitality of the Cook County Forest Preserve; and, WHEREAS, Troop 16's outdoor program teaches scouts problem solving, perseverance, and teamwork; and, WHEREAS, Troop 16 is committed to developing Oak Park area boys into productive and responsible young men; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the president and Cook County Board of Commissioners recognize Oak Park Boy Scout Troop 16 in its centennial year, and su...
• Sponsors: RICHARD R. BOYKIN

Date	Ver.	Action By	Motion	Result
7/13/2016	1	Board of Commissioners	approve	Pass

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PROPOSED RESOLUTION

HONORING OAK PARK BOY SCOUT TROOP 16 ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 100^TH ANNIVERSARY

WHEREAS, on March 16, 1916, Oak Park Boy Scout Troop 16 was chartered under the sponsorship of First Presbyterian Church; and,

WHEREAS, 100 years later it is the oldest remaining scout troop in Oak Park; and,

WHEREAS, community service is a staple for troop 16, and has been since World War I, when it sold $25,000 in victory bonds; and,

WHEREAS, Troop 16 has conducted the annual Thatcher Woods cleanup for the last twenty years, thereby contributing to the health and vitality of the Cook County Forest Preserve; and,

WHEREAS, Troop 16’s outdoor program teaches scouts problem solving, perseverance, and teamwork; and,

WHEREAS, Troop 16 is committed to developing Oak Park area boys into productive and responsible young men;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the president and Cook County Board of Commissioners recognize Oak Park Boy Scout Troop 16 in its centennial year, and support its growth and continued success for 100 more.

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