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PROCLAMATION
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 a// that he has done to make our community a better
place.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 14th Day of February, 2017.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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