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HomeMy WebLinkAbout16-015RESOLUTION NO. 16-015 A RESOLUTION COMMENDING CAMERON JOHN WEIDEMAN UPON THE ACHIEVEMENT OF EAGLE SCOUT IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the following determinations: 1. The Boy Scouts of America, incorporated on February 8, 1910 and chartered by Congress in 1916, has a legacy of providing an educational program for boys and young adults to build character, to train in the responsibilities as a participating citizen, and to develop personal fitness. 2. The Boy Scouts of America endeavorsto develop Americans who have a high degree of self-reliance as evidenced in such qualities as initiative, courage, and resourcefulness; have personal values based on religious concepts; have the desire and skills to help others; understand the principles of the American social, economic and governmental systems; are knowledgeable about and take pride in their American heritage and understand our nation's role in the world; have a keen respect for the basic rights of all people; and are prepared to participate in and give leadership to American society. 3. The rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Scouting, is only achieved by about two out of every one hundred Scouts, is significant in that it is a reflection of an individual who has endeavored to become the best he can be; and is recognized as having special significance, not only in Scouting, but also as that individual enters higher education, business or industry and community service. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, that Cameron John Weideman of Troop 405 is hereby congratulated for his achievement in attainingthe rank of Eagle Scout and commended for his service to his community now and in the years to come. PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 9th day of February, 2016. ATTEST: DEPUTY CLERK