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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING DANIEL JOSEPH LITTON FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT
WHEREAS, The Cook County Board of Commissioners is pleased to recognize outstanding achievement and dedication; and
WHEREAS, In August 1911, The Boy Scouts of America established the rank of Eagle Scout which is the highest title that can be attained by a Boy Scout; and
WHEREAS, In order to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, a Scout must first earn at least 21 merit badges and demonstrate Scout Spirit through community service and leadership, including an extensive service project that the Scout plans, organizes, leads and manages; and
WHEREAS, Daniel Joseph Litton, has earned the rank of Eagle Scout with Troop 1373 of Palos Hills where he has earned a total of 32 merit badges. Daniel has spent ten years in the scouting program and has served in numerous leadership capacities which include Patrol Leader, Assistant Patrol Leader, Librarian, Chaplain’s Aide and Troop Guide; and
WHEREAS, Scouting has provided numerous community service opportunities for Daniel to participate in such as Feed My Starving Children, the NALC Food Drive, the Special Olympics and Honor Flights for veterans at Midway Airport; and
WHEREAS, For his Eagle Scout Service Project, Daniel created the “Kits for Kids” service project which entailed the gathering of school supplies, story books, activity books, hygiene items, dental informational packets, snacks, and games. These items were assembled by Daniel and his fellow scouts into over 100 gift bags for children, ages 6-12, which were distributed to the Operation Blessing food pantry where Daniel had volunteered previously; and
WHEREAS, Daniel’s commitment extends beyond Boy Scouts and into his education where he has served on Student Council as the chairman of the Missions and service Committee where he has led blood drives, food drives, hunger awareness events and a St. Baldrick’s fundraiser which raised over $8,000; and
WHEREAS, Daniel has excelled in his education where he has earned a 4.29 cumulative GPA over the course of his high school career which has qualified him for both the Honor Roll and National Honors Society; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Cook County Board of Commissioners that we join the community, family and friends of Daniel Joseph Litton in expressing our sincere pride and admiration and congratulations on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the text of this resolution be spread across the journal of proceedings of this honorable body and that a suitable copy hereof be presented to Daniel Joseph Litton.
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