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WHEREAS, the mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law so that they can become responsible, participating citizens ; and,
WHEREAS, the Eagle Scout designation for the Boy Scouts of America is the highest advancement in Scouting and one in which a Boy Scout must fulfill requirements in the areas of leadership, service and outdoor skills ; and,
WHEREAS, to advance to the Eagle Scout rank, a Boy Scout must pass specific tests that are organized by requirements and merit badges, signifying mastery of skills of personal interest in 21 of the 120 available merit badges ; and,
WHEREAS, Aaron Elias Kreimer of Troop 373 in Pittsburgh, having completed all requirements and having been examined by an Eagle Scout Board of Review, was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout on November 15, 2009, at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor. Aaron will be 15 years old in late November and is a freshman at Taylor Allderdice High School; and,
WHEREAS, in addition to his Merit Badge achievements, Aaron Kreimer raised $14,000 and provided leadership to a group of 34 volunteers who contributed 868 hours to build a Gazebo, Garden and Brick Walkway for the Charles Morris Nursing Facility in Pittsburgh; and,
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Aaron Elias Kreimer for his leadership and hard work and congratulates Aaron on earning the Eagle Scout Award through his remarkable and noteworthy project.