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ONE HUNDRED EIGHTH LEGISLATURE
FIRST SESSION
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION 49
Introduced by Day, 49.
WHEREAS, Benjamin Austin, son of Robert and Peggy Austin, a junior at
Gretna High School, and a member of Omaha Boy Scout Troop 282, completed the requirements for the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America; and WHEREAS, Benjamin is a Brotherhood Member of the Order of the Arrow of the Boy Scouts of America, a National Honor Society Member, and a member of the Gretna High School marching band, as well as involved in Revolution show choir,
and the Gretna High School's spring musical; and WHEREAS, Benjamin is the longest serving Senior Patrol Leader of the ninety-six scouts of Troop 282, having served through the COVID-19 lockdowns;
and WHEREAS, Benjamin was the Mid-America Council Leadership VLOG Interviewer of Valmont CEO Stephen Kaniewski; and WHEREAS, Benjamin obtained the rank of Eagle Scout on January 30, 2023;
and WHEREAS, to earn the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in scouting, a Boy Scout must fulfill requirements in the areas of leadership, service, and outdoor skills. Throughout their scouting experience, these young men and women have learned, been tested on, and been recognized for various scouting skills;
and WHEREAS, to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, a Boy Scout is required to
earn twenty-one merit badges, thirteen of which are in required areas, and complete an approved community service project; and WHEREAS, Benjamin has gone above and beyond in the areas of service and leadership in all activities he takes part in; and WHEREAS, Benjamin, through his hard work and perseverance, has joined
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other high achievers who are Eagle Scouts, including astronauts, leaders of
government and industry, artists, scientists, and athletes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE ONE HUNDRED EIGHTH
LEGISLATURE OF NEBRASKA, FIRST SESSION:
1. That the Legislature congratulates Benjamin Austin on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
2. That a copy of this resolution be sent to Benjamin Austin.
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