HR0424 98TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to congratulate Boy Scout Troop 677 on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and

WHEREAS, In 1913, the Disciples of Christ Church, now known as Gurnee Community Church, organized and sponsored Scout Troop 1; 100 years later it is now Boy Scout Troop 677; and

WHEREAS, Throughout its history, Troop 677 has been a familiar presence around the Village of Gurnee; in 1923-1924, when the church building was moved to its current Grand Avenue site and additions were made to it, Troop 677 had the honor of shoveling the first dirt from the new basement site; and

WHEREAS, Throughout the intervening years, Troop 677 has participated in countless service projects and community events, including highway clean-ups, Scouting for Food, Gurnee Days, and Memorial and Veteran's Day remembrance ceremonies; and

WHEREAS, Troop 677 is proud to have over 70 of its scouts attain the rank of Eagle Scout, a significant and highly recognized achievement; and

WHEREAS, A celebration for Troop 677's 100th anniversary will be held on June 8, 2013, at the Gurnee Community Church; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate Troop 677 on its 100th anniversary, and wish the troop many more successful years; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to Troop 677 as an expression of our esteem and respect.