CONGRATULATIONS EXTENDED TO TYLER RUSH ON EARNING THE RANK OF
EAGLE SCOUT
WHEREAS, Eagle Scout Tyler Rush of Boy Scout Troop 475 has passed his Eagle Scout Board of Review earning him the rank of Eagle Scout, scouting's highest achievement; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has been informed of this special occasion by The Honorable Michael Zalewski, Alderman ofthe 23rd Ward; and
WHEREAS, As Tyler's Eagle Scout Leadership Service Project, he collected used and worn United States flags over several weeks and retired them in a respectful and proper ceremony, in accordance with the United States Flag Law, on the morning of June 2nd, 2013; and
WHEREAS, During the ceremony, Tyler carefully explained the symbolism of each aspect of the flag, providing for his community not only the service of proper flag retirement, but also the opportunity for others to learn about this important symbol of our country; 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, Tyler Rush has completed all the requirements 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 of the City of Chicago, gathered here this twenty eighth day of May 2014, do hereby extend our heartiest congratulations to Tyler Rush on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout and wish him every success in any and all of his future endeavors; and
Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to Tyler Rush.
Alderman, 23rd Ward
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