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 t...
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