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RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING LUCIO ZAPATA FOR ACHIEVING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT
WHEREAS, On June 9, 2018, with the spirit of fellow Chicagoan and one of the founders of the Boy Scouts of America, William D. Boyce, an American publisher, entrepreneur, and explorer, and with adherence and dedication to the Boy Scout motto "Be prepared," and the Boy Scout slogan "Do a good turn daily," Lucio Zapata proudly accepted the rank of Eagle Scout; and
WHEREAS, Only 2-3 percent of Boy Scouts, a total of just over a million, have earned the rank of Eagle Scout since 1911; and
WHEREAS, Lucio Zapata has been a member of Troop 4066 since October 2012, and a member of the leadership and guidance of Troop 4066 Leadership and the Troop 4066 Committee; and
WHEREAS, Troop Leaders Bob Conrardy, Eric Taubman, and David Parker; Grace Lutheran Church and School; Scouts and Scouters; and the Chicago Park District personnel helped Lucio Zapata carry out his Eagle Service Project; and
WHEREAS, Lucio Zapata's hard work, perseverance, and dedication have earned him the respect and admiration of his parents, Lorena Petani and Pedro Zapata; his grandparents, Angelina Petani and the late Dr. Miro Petani, the late Zoraida Martinez Zapata and Hugo Zapata, Sr.; his Aunt Sandy Petani; and his Uncles Paolo Petani and Hugo Zapata, Jr.; and
WHEREAS, In order to achieve this coveted rank in scouting, Lucio Zapata was required to earn 21 merit badges, including badges in Archaeology; Art; Camping; Citizen in the Community, in the Nation, and in the World; Climbing; Communication; Computers; Cooking; Entrepreneurship; Emergency Preparedness; Family Life; First Aid; Forestry; Personal Fitness; Personal Management; Public Speaking; Sustainability; Swimming; and Wilderness Survival; and
WHEREAS, While earning his rank advancement, Lucio Zapata also enjoyed attaining group merit badges in Archery and Rifle Shooting; held leadership positions such as Den Chief and Instructor; attended the High Adventure camps of...
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