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Proclamation recognizing Joseph Palmer upon receiving the Eagle Scout Award.
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WHEREAS, founded in 1910, the Boy Scouts of America is one of the largest scouting organizations and youth organizations in the United States, with more than 2.4 million youth participants. The Boy Scouts of America goal is to train youth in responsible citizenship, character development, and self-reliance through participation in a wide range of outdoor activities, educational programs, and, at older age levels, career-oriented programs in partnership with community organizations; and
WHEREAS, Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program. After a lengthy review process, only four percent of Boy Scouts are granted the Eagle Scout rank, which requires earning at least 21 merit badges. The Eagle Scout must demonstrate Scout spirit, an ideal attitude based upon the Scout Oath, Law and Mission, service, and leadership. This includes an extensive service project that the Scout plans, organizes, leads, and manages; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Palmer, a member of Boy Scout Troop 905 in Moon Township, has recently met all necessary requirements to advance to the rank of Eagle Scout; and
WHEREAS, Joe organized and led a project for an adult daycare in Moon Township. The project consisted of constructing and installing memory peg boards to help patients with dementia or Alzheimer’s regain focus and work on motor skills; and
WHEREAS, over the years, Joe has served numerous leadership roles for the Boy Scouts of America including, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Assistant Patrol Leader, Instructor, Den Chief, Bugler, and Scribe;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Allegheny Council Member Tom Baker, do hereby commend and recognize Joseph Palmer upon receiving the Eagle Scout Award, and we congratulate him for dedicating time, leadership, creativity and effort to making his community better.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I h...
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