Backup Documents 11/14/2017 Item # 4D 4 0
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Efehan M. Timur has been involved in the Boy Scouts of America
organization for 7 of his 17 years; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Timur worked diligently to attain the rank of Eagle Scout, which is
achieved by only four of every 100 boys who enter Scouting. Mr. Timur
was awarded his Eagle Scout rank during the Court of Honor, a formal
ceremony held on October 29, 2017, in Collier County; and,
WHEREAS, to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, Mr. Timur 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, Air. Timur, a member of Troop 2001, built
an additional canoe rack at the Greater YMCA of Collier County, donated
three canoes, Personal Flotation Devices and paddles, which will assist to
expand the aquatic program for children and youth programs; and,
WHEREAS, this recognition provides encouragement for others to live these ideals as
well. Eagle Scouts 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. Timur's
contributions to our community.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proc/aimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that Mr. Efehan Timur is hereby recognized and
congratulated for all that he has done to make our community a better
place.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 14th Day of November 2017
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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