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HOUSE RESOLUTION


 
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    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of 
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Representatives are pleased to congratulate Thomas James 
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Gibson of Boy Scout Troop 17 in Carrier Mills on the occasion 
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of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout; and

 
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    WHEREAS, Thomas Gibson has been a member of  scouting for 9 
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years; and


 

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    WHEREAS, In order to qualify as an Eagle Scout, a young man 
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must
demonstrate outstanding qualities of leadership, a 
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willingness to be of
help to others, and superior skills in 
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camping, lifesaving, and first aid; and

 
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    WHEREAS, To achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, Thomas Gibson 
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built a wheelchair-accessible wooden bridge at Washington St. 
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Park in Carrier Mills, ensuring greater access for the 
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handicapped to the park's many attractions; and
 

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    WHEREAS, In earning this high rank, Thomas Gibson joins an 
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elite and honorable
fraternity of achievers that counts among 
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its members an extraordinary
number of this nation's great 
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leaders in business, government, education,
and other sectors 
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of society; and
 
 


 






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    WHEREAS, Thomas Gibson's family, including his parents, 
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William and Michele Gibson, are undoubtedly proud of his 
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achievements and his willingness to serve his community; 
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therefore, be it

 
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    RESOLVED, BY THE  HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 
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NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we 
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congratulate Thomas James Gibson of Boy Scout Troop 17 on the 
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occasion of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout and wish him 
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continued success in his future endeavors; and be it further

 
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    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be 
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presented to Thomas Gibson as a symbol of our esteem and 
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respect.