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Recognition of Robert Lee Cookson, III Earning Eagle Scout Status
WHEREAS, The City of Milton recognizes the importance of developing fine
character and personal quality in our younger generations; and
WHEREAS, The Boy Scouts of America have long been regarded as one of the pre-eminent organizations for fostering the best qualities in our young men;
and
WHEREAS, Within the Boy Scouts, the highest honor that one can achieve is the Eagle Scout; and
WHEREAS, The recipient of this honor represents a collective hope for the bright
future of this nation; and
WHEREAS, For his Eagle Service project, Bobby approached the Alpharetta Parks and Recreation Department to inquire about the needs of the City
involving Wills Park, where he grew up playing baseball. His project
required him to raise over $2,000 soliciting business and individual
sponsorships, which funded the construction of concrete tees and improvements to the disc golf course at the park. His construction day resulted in the support of 62 volunteers from Troop 429 and his fellow
athletes on the Milton High School Wrestling and Football Teams, as
well as members of the Atlanta Disc Golf Association; and
WHEREAS, Robert Lee Cookson, III (Bobby) has completed all requirements for the
rank of Eagle Scout and will be presented this honor on January 16,
2011 at Alpharetta Presbyterian Church, Alpharetta, Georgia.
Now, therefore, We, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Milton, hereby proclaim and applaud Eagle Scout Robert Lee Cookson III as an exemplary member of the Milton
community and of the State of Georgia, and do urge all citizens to join in this celebration.
Given under our hand and seal of the City of Milton, Georgia on this 5th day of
January, 2011.
(Seal) _________________________________ Joe Lockwood, Mayor