ITEM: 5.2 AWARDS - PRESENTATIONS
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PROCLAMATION EAGLE SCOUT MATTHEW CHOQUETTE
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EAGLE SCOUT Matthew Choquette
WHEREAS, the conferring of an Eagle Scout is one of the highest awards that can be bestowed upon a Boy Scout; and
WHEREAS, this award is earned in that the recipient must perform and successfully complete and pass the rigid requirements exacted to achieve an Eagle Scout award and only five percent of all Scouts achieve this goal; and
WHEREAS, it is also the desire of the City to encourage community groups and residents to take an active role in assisting the City in taking pride in enjoying its parks and open spaces by volunteering in efforts of beautification and cleanliness; and
WHEREAS, as his Eagle Scout Project, Matthew Choquette painted and stained seven wood park signs and posts. Matthew also added wood chips around each sign; and
WHEREAS, the project required a combined total of 133 hours of work from Andrew and 26 volunteers consisting of fellow scouts, family, friends and neighbors; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Choquette demonstrated exceptional organizational and leadership skills during the project process from planning through completion; and
WHEREAS, the entire project being completed on September 21, 2013 will contribute to the attractiveness of the six parks which include: Aquatore (2 signs), Lochness, Pioneer, Eastside, Northwood, and London; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Blaine hereby proclaims Matthew Choquette an outstanding citizen and commends him for his hard work and extend their congratulations for having an Eagle Scout Award bestowed upon him by the Boy Scouts of America.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Blaine to be affixed this 17th day of October, 2013
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Tom Ryan, Mayor