Record #: R2022-947   
Type: Resolution Status: Adopted
Intro date: 9/21/2022 Current Controlling Legislative Body:
Final action: 9/21/2022
Title: Congratulations extended to Maximilion Alexander Gonzalez on achieving rank of Eagle Scout
Sponsors: Quinn, Marty
Attachments: 1. R2022-947.pdf

RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONGRATULATIONS TO MAXIMILION ALEXANDER GONZALEZ FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT

 

WHEREAS, Maximilion Alexander Gonzalez, a member ofthe Boy Scouts of America Scout Troop 810, will be awarded Scouting's highest honor, the rank of Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS, The City Council has been informed of this special occasion by the Honorable Marty Quinn, Alderman of the 13th Ward; and

 

WHEREAS, Maximilion earned the rank of Eagle Scout on February 20, 2022;

and

WHEREAS, Maximilion's Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project was Homeless Care Packages. Maximilion gathered donated items to assemble backpacks for the homeless. Backpacks included first aid kits, all in one tool, reusable water bottles, hats, gloves, socks and toiletries. He has always felt compassion for those in need. Since a young boy, Maximilion would ask his parents to feed someone that was homeless. He would use his personal allowance and forgo buying something for himself to help another person in need. Maximilion would like to continue to find long-term solutions to assist the homeless. Maximilion completed 36 hours towards his Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project; and

WHEREAS, Attaining the rank of Eagle Scout is achieved by only two percent of young men who enroll in the scouting program. To become an Eagle Scout, a Scout must earn twenty-one merit badges in addition to completing several community service projects; and

WHEREAS, Maximilion Alexander Gonzalez has completed all of the requirements for the rank of Eagle Scout and has been examined by an Eagle Scout Board of Review, certifying his worthiness for Scouting's highest distinction and now joins the ranks of many successful and influential Eagle Scouts; now, therefore,

Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor, and members of the City Council ofthe City of Chicago, gathered here this twenty-first day of September, 2022, do hereby extend our heartiest congratulations to Maximilion Alexander Gonzalez on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout and wish him every success in all of his future endeavors;

MARTY QUINN Alderman, 13th Ward

Be It Further Resolved, that a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to Maximilion Alexander Gonzalez. /^)