Spotswood Borough Proclamations

PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, Brain H. Scott resides at 62 Red Bank Road in the Borough of Spotswood, and he is a member of Boy Scout Troop 84; and

WHEREAS, Brian has dedicated himself to the goal of obtaining the prestigious Boy Scouts of America award known as Eagle Scout Award; and

WHEREAS, this award is the highest honor that can be bestowed on an individual by the Boy Scouts of America; and

WHEREAS, Brian Scott is to be commended for his project to improve the landscaping and seating around the Summerhill Road Tennis Courts. The project required designing and construction of three new park benches refurbishing an existing bench, and the planting and mulching of shrubs and flowers. Brian solicited donations from local residents and businesses to fund the project. Under Brian's leadership and with the help of scouts and leaders from Troop 84, friends and family, and other volunteers, the project took over 200 hours. The project has created a park-like setting for the community; and

WHEREAS, Brian Scott has earned the respect and admiration of the Boy Scouts throughout New Jersey for his sense of commitment, perseverance and willingness to strive for excellence; and

WHEREAS, Brain Scott will be honored and receive his award at an Eagle Court of Honor recognition dinner on November 24, 2007.

NOW THEREFORE, I, Barry H. Zagnit, Mayor of the Borough of Spotswood, on behalf of the entire Governing Body, do commend Brian H. Scott on the significant occasion of achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. We wish him much luck and success in all his future endeavors. Further I proclaim November 26, 2007 Brain H. Scott Day in the Borough of Spotswood in recognition of this noteworthy achievement.

DATED: November 7, 2007

BARRY H. ZAGNIT

ATTEST: MAYOR

PATRICIA DeSTEFANO

BOROUGH CLERK