HR1015 96TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Michael S. Kelly of Boy Scout Troop 273 in Vernon Hills on the occasion of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS, To achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, Michael Kelly built a 14' by 14' paver brick patio for a charter church; he led his troop through 200 hours of volunteer service to complete the patio and earned about $1,000 in donations for the project; he will be honored at Christ Lutheran Church in Vernon Hills for his work; and

WHEREAS, Michael Kelly is currently a junior at Vernon Hills High School; he participates in numerous extracurricular activities at his school, including volleyball, basketball, band, orchestra, and jazz band; outside of his school, he participates in club volleyball, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the Seabase High Adventure Scout camp in the Florida Keys, and the Scout Venture Crew; he is also a member of the Music Ministry at his church, St. Mary of Vernon; and

WHEREAS, Michael Kelly has devoted great amounts of time and energy to volunteer projects, including Scouting for food, the St. Mary of Vernon furniture ministry, various junior high band and volleyball events, and numerous troop Eagle projects; and

WHEREAS, Michael Kelly has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors for his work in the community, including the Ad Altare Dei religious emblem of Scouting, 3 #1 rankings in solo contests, and the Baden-Powell Award from 2004 to 2007; he has also been a member of the VHHS Music sweepstakes award for 3 years and a member of the Wind Ensemble State Honor band for 2 years; and

WHEREAS, Michael Kelly has earned numerous Merit Badges for his work in the Boy Scouts, including the Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Citizenship in the Community, Communications, Personal Management, First Aid, Music, Archery, Wilderness Survival, Motorboating, Lifesaving, Family Life, Personal Fitness, Rowing, Canoeing, Swimming, Camping, Environmental Science, Rifle Shooting, Space Exploration, Fingerprinting, Leatherwork, Orienteering, Water Sports, Woodcarving, and Metalwork badges; and

WHEREAS, Michael Kelly's family, including his parents, Maureen and Bob Kelly, are undoubtedly proud of his achievements and his willingness to serve his community; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-SIXTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Michael S. Kelly on the occasion of attaining the rank of Eagle Scout and wish him continued success and happiness in the future; and be it further

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