IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION congratulating Joseph Rogers upon successfully completing all requirements to attain Scouting's highest honor, the rank of Eagle Scout.
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RESOLUTION NO. 20338, January 6, 2020
INTRODUCED BY Jeanie Lauer, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, Joseph Rogers of Blue Springs, Missouri, has successfully completed all requirements to attain Scouting's highest honor, the rank of Eagle Scout; and,
WHEREAS, only approximately five percent of all Boy Scouts achieve the rank of Eagle Scout; and,
WHEREAS, earning the rank of Eagle Scout is an important milestone which carries special significance not only in Scouting, but also throughout a young man's pursuit of higher education, business ventures, and community service; and,
WHEREAS, Joseph was recognized for his achievement at the Eagle Court of Honor held January 5, 2020, at the Stone Church in Independence, Missouri; and,
WHEREAS, Joseph has served in multiple leadership positions within Scouting and has attended a high adventure camp in Colorado where the scouts rode horses, hiked, white-water rafted, and visited Great Sand Dunes National Park and the UFO museum; and,
WHEREAS, Joseph has attended summer camp at the H. Roe Bartle Boy Scout Reservation where he has attained the rank of Firebuilder in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say; and,
WHEREAS, for his Eagle Scout project, Joseph planned and supervised the construction of a little free library and bench; and,
WHEREAS, Joseph is a graduate of Blue Springs High School and currently works at a car dealership in Blue Springs; and,
WHEREAS, Joseph's proud parents, Patrick and Paula Rogers, join in his celebration of this honor; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature hereby congratulates Joseph Rogers, upon successfully completing all requirements to attain Scouting's highest honor, the rank of Eagle Scout, and extends well-d...
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