IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION congratulating Andrew E. Shepard upon successfully completing all requirements to attain scouting's highest honor, the rank of Eagle Scout.
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RESOLUTION # 14025, February 25, 2002
INTRODUCED BY Scott Burnett, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, Andrew E. Shepard, a member of Boy Scout Troop 50 sponsored by Broadway United Methodist Church, has successfully completed all requirements to attain scouting's highest honor, the rank of Eagle Scout; and,
WHEREAS, Andrew is a member in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say and his tribal name is Son of Stalker of Birds; and,
WHEREAS, Andrew attended Notre Dame de Sion School through 8th grade and is currently a freshman at Rockhurst High School; and,
WHEREAS, he successfully completed all of his Eagle requirements and had his board of reviews at Bartle Scout camp on June 14, 2001; and,
WHEREAS, his Eagle Scout project was the cleanup of the grotto at the Notre Dame de Sion Lower School located at 3828 Locust in Kansas City, Missouri; and,
WHEREAS, the cleanup included removing wild honeysuckle bushes, and weeds, hauling rocks, and mowing grass; and,
WHEREAS, additionally, Andrew planted seven new dogwood trees around the top of the grotto, which, historically, was a watering hole for settlers heading west on the Santa Fe Trail; and,
WHEREAS, Andrew's efforts generated interest in the grotto for students and parents and helped Notre Dame de Sion kick off a total restoration of the grotto; and,
WHEREAS, Andrew has held several leadership positions including troop guide, patrol leader, and assistant senior patrol leader; and,
WHEREAS, in August 2000, he was selected by his troop to attend the Brownsea Training Program, a program designed to further develop the potential of scouts who hold leadership positions in their troops; and,
WHEREAS, he has performed many hours of community service for groups, such as the St. James Soup Kitchen and the Ronald McDonald House; and,
WHEREAS, Andrew will be recognized at his Eagle Court of Honor to be held at the Broadway United Methodist Church, 74th & Wornall, on February 24, 2002, at 3:00pm; and,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature hereby congratulates Andrew E. Shepard upon successfully completing all requirements to attain scouting's highest honor, the rank of Eagle Scout.
Enacted and Approved
Effective Date: This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage by a majority of the Legislature.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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County Counselor
Certificate of Passage
I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution # 14025 of February 25, 2002 was duly passed on _________March 4_____________, 2002 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas ______9_________ Nays _______0_______
Abstaining ____0_____ Absent _____0_______
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Date Mary Jo Brogoto
Clerk of Legislature