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HOUSE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3Representatives are pleased to congratulate Ryan Rikje on the
4occasion of attaining the coveted rank of Eagle Scout; and
 
5    WHEREAS, Ryan Rikje began his scouting career in 2000 at
6the age of 7 with Cub Scout Pack 190; he steadily climbed the
7ranks of the Cub Scouts, eventually reaching the rank of
8Webelos; he then crossed over to Boy Scout Troop 303 chartered
9out of Lord of Glory Lutheran Church in 2003; once again
10showing great initiative, he continued his rise through the Boy
11Scout ranks by actively participating in camp outs, service
12projects, and earning 23 Merit Badges until he reached the
13pinnacle of achievement within the organization, the rank of
14Eagle Scout, on June 24, 2010; and
 
15    WHEREAS, To achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, Ryan Rikje led
16the effort to build a concrete pad for the Lord of Glory Church
17Trailer as a new permanent parking space next to the church
18garage; the project has made snow plowing easier, created more
19room for additional church parking, and made the church very
20appreciative; and
 
21    WHEREAS, Ryan Rikje has served in many positions of
22responsibility within the Boy Scouts, including Troop

 

 

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1Librarian, Assistant Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol
2Leader, and Senior Patrol Leader; and
 
3    WHEREAS, Ryan Rikje was inducted into Scouting's National
4Honor Society, the Order of the Arrow (OA), in 2008 and
5received his OA Brotherhood Honor in 2010; he is also an active
6member of Venture Crew 607, a high-adventure scouting group;
7and
 
8    WHEREAS, Ryan Rikje was recognized at a Court of Honor on
9September 19, 2010 for his work in Scouting and his
10contributions to his community; and
 
11    WHEREAS, Ryan Rikje's family, friends, and fellow Scouts,
12along with the members of this body, are proud of his hard work
13and dedication in gaining this prestigious rank; therefore, be
14it
 
15    RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
16NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
17congratulate Ryan Rikje on the occasion of attaining the
18coveted rank of Eagle Scout and wish him continued success and
19happiness in the future; and be it further
 
20    RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
21presented to Ryan Rikje as a symbol of our esteem and respect.