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Proclamation in Recognition of Eagle Scout Tanner Ellsworth for his outstanding achievement in planning, implementing and completing his Eagle Scout Project at Veterans Memorial Pointe
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Whereas, Boy Scouts of America provides young men with opportunities to become proficient outdoorsmen, learn skills, and participate in community activities; and
Whereas, Young men, who master scouting skills, dedicate their efforts to upholding the Boy Scout Pledge and serve their community with honor, can attain the rank of Eagle Scout; and
Whereas, Tanner Ellsworth, Boy Scout Troop 298, planned, organized, and executed a major service project at Veterans Memorial Pointe. Tanner designed and built a Civil War Memorial Garden to honor the soldiers from Oakland County who fought in the Civil War; and
Whereas, To honor the Veterans, Tanner had a plaque made with a quote by President Abraham Lincoln that reads, "I pray that our heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom."; and
Whereas, In planting, preparing, landscaping and planting the Civil War Memorial Garden, Tanner stated that he hoped this monument will help the people of Rochester Hills and Oakland County appreciate the great freedoms we have, and will stand as a reminder of those who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Civil War.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Mayor and City Council of the City of Rochester Hills hereby recognize and congratulate Tanner Ellsworth on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout, and offer our sincere best wishes for his future.