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A RESOLUTION COMMENDING JOSEPH MACKENZIE-SMITH
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 endeavors to 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. To attain the rank of Eagle Scout, a Scout must propose a project, plan, fund -raise, and lead
the Eagle Scout Project. Joseph's Eagle Scout project was to repair/replace a fence at St. Mark's
"The Evangelist Parish" in Fort Pierce. The project was slowly proceeding when Hurricane Irma hit.
The Hurricane took out an entire section of the fence and behind it was an open, unsecured, and
un -maintained pool. This life safety issue caused a need for an immediate response and a
temporary fence was installed. On September 30, 2017, a new fence was built and was approved
by the City on October 5, 2017.
4. The rank of Eagle Scout requires earning at least 21 merit badges and while a Life Scout,
serving actively in the unit for a period of six months in a leadership position.
5. The rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Scouting, is only achieved by about two out of
every one hundred Scouts, and 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 Joseph Mackenzie -Smith of Troop 567 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 3,d day of April 2018.
ATTEST:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE,XUNTY, FLORIDA
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