RESOLUTION NO. RS2003-1365

WHEREAS, on March 15, 2003, Paul Golden, is to be presented with the Eagle Scout Award at the Eagle Court of Honor at Bellevue United Methodist Church; and

WHEREAS, the Eagle Scout is the highest rank of recognition offered in Scouting; and

WHEREAS, to earn the rank of Eagle Scout, a Boy Scout must advance through five ranks, starting with Tenderfoot, then moving to Second Class, First Class, Star, Life and then Eagle. A scout must earn 21 merit badges, and in addition to other requirements he must complete a service project that benefits a non-profit organization within the community; and

WHEREAS, Paul Golden, a valued member of Boy Scout Troop 99, is a dedicated young man who has earned the respect and admiration of his fellow scouts through his active participation in the many programs sponsored by the Boy Scouts of America; and

WHEREAS, he has truly exhibited a commitment to the scouting principals of honesty, fairness, and service to the community and has consistently conducted himself in a manner becoming an Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS, Paul Golden, is a senior at Hillwood High School, were he enjoys soccer and playing violin in the Nashville Youth Repertory Orchestra. He enjoys golf, water and snow skiing, skeet shooting, playing mandolin and recently World War II reenactments. For his service project he organized and assembled over 200 health care packages for the United Methodist Committee on Relief and is a member of Bellevue United Methodist Church; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the Metropolitan Council recognizes Paul Golden for his diligence, determination, and dedication in pursuing the highest honor awarded by the Boy Scouts of America and congratulate him on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. The Metropolitan Council hereby goes on record as recognizing Paul Golden upon receiving the prestigious Eagle Scout Award.

Section 2. The Metropolitan Council Office is directed to prepare a copy of this Resolution to be presented to Paul Golden

Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: Charlie Tygard

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Rules & Confirmations Committee
Introduced:	March 4, 2003
Adopted:	March 4, 2003
Approved:	March 5, 2003
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