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P R O C L A M A T I O N
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, John Harris Spilker has been involved in the Boy Scouts of America
organization for 11 of his 16 years; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Spilker worked diligently to attain the rank of Eagle Scout, which
is achieved by only 4 of every 100 boys who enter Scouting. Mr.
Spilker was awarded his Eagle Scout rank during the Court of Honor, a
formal ceremony held on February 11, 2017, in Collier County; and,
WHEREAS, to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, Mr. Spilker had to earn at least
21 merit badges, demonstrate Scout Spirit - an ideal attitude based
upon the Scout Oath and Law, service and leadership - and complete
an extensive service project; and,
WHEREAS, for his Eagle Service Project, Mr. Spilker created two artificial reefs
in Collier County, which will promote marine life in our waters and be a
haven for corals, fish and other invertebrate life; and,
WHEREAS, in addition to receiving the Eagle Scout honor, Mr. Spilker, a member
of Troop 243, was elected by his peers into the Scouting honor society
called the Order of the Arrow, which recognizes those Scouts who
best exemplify the Scout Oath and Law in their daily lives; and,
WHEREAS, this recognition provides encouragement for others to live these ideals
as well. Arrowmen are known for maintaining camping traditions and
spirit, promoting year-round and long-term resident camping and
providing cheerful service to others; and,
WHEREAS, the Collier County Board of County Commissioners values Mr. Spilker’s
contributions to our community.
NOW THEREFORE, the Collier County Board of County Commissioners does hereby
recognize and congratulate Mr. John Harris Spilker for all that he has done to make
our community a better place.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 14th Day of February, 2017.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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PENNY TAYLOR, CHAIRMAN
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.C
Item Summary: Proclamation recognizing John Harris Spilker for achieving the Boy Scouts of
America’s Eagle Scout rank and for being selected by his peers for the Order of the Arrow. To be
accepted by John Harris Spilker.
Meeting Date: 02/14/2017
Prepared by:
Title: Supervisor - Operations – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Catherine Bigelow
02/02/2017 4:29 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Manager-Communications & Cust. Relations – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Mike Sheffield
02/02/2017 4:29 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Communication and Customer Relations Mike Sheffield Additional Reviewer Completed 02/02/2017 4:34 PM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida County Manager Review Completed 02/07/2017 4:17 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 02/14/2017 9:00 AM
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