CONGRATULATIONS EXTENDED TO MR. JOSHUA RUSSELL ON ACHIEVING
RANK OE EAGLE SCOUT
WHEREAS, Joshua Russell, an outstanding lifelong citizen of Chicago's northwest side, has been awarded scouting's highest honor, the rank of Eagle Scout; and
WHEREAS, The Chicago City Council has been informed of this great achievement by the Honorable Samantha Nugent, Alderman of the 39th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Joshua Russell, a member of Queen of All Saints Troop 626, has applied his energies and his talents to upholding the great standards and traditions of scouting. For his service project, Joshua planned, managed, and conducted the installation of three community resource stations, two for use as free libraries and the third for use as a food pantry; and
WHEREAS, Joshua Russell, has demonstrated remarkable leadership traits in his role as the Senior Patrol Leader of Troop 626, planning and leading meetings and service projects; and
WHEREAS, Earning of the rank of Eagle Scout is the pinnacle of scouting and is an honor earned through the scout's commitment and dedication which exemplifies a model citizen; and
WHEREAS, Joshua Russell, represents the highest standards of youth in our great city of Chicago, in whom its leaders place so much hope and trust; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here this twenty-fourth day of July 2019 do hereby offer our heartiest congratulations to Joshua Russell on having achieved the exalted rank of Eagle Scout and extend to this fine young man our best wishes for a bright, happy and prosperous future; and
Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to Joshua Russell.
Alderman, 39th Ward