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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, Sean Luke Earl of Troop 1111, Steel City District, Lincoln Place, having completed all requirements and having been examined by an Eagle Scout Board of Review, was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout on November 1, 2009, at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor; and,
WHEREAS, in addition to his 33 Merit Badge achievements and his leadership roles in the Junior Troop Leadership Project, Sean transformed an empty plot at his church into a Rosary Walk and Prayer Garden by planning the project, presenting it to the Parish Council, overseeing the installation and funding it through Memorial donations. Sean is a 16 year old junior at West Mifflin Area High School and works at Kennywood Park as a rides operator; and,
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize Sean Luke Earl for his leadership and hard work and congratulates Sean on earning the Eagle Scout Award through his remarkable and noteworthy project.