WHEREAS it is the intention of the Mayor and Council of Cherry Hill Township to focus attention on noteworthy occasions and individuals; and

WHEREAS Blake Andrew Grabenstein, a member of Boy Scout Troop 52 in Cherry Hill, has attained the rank of Eagle Scout, joining an elite group of young men dedicated to serving and improving the community; and

WHEREAS for his Eagle Scout project, Blake raised funds for, designed, built and installed two kiosks, one for the Old Orchard trail system and the other for the Downs Farm trail system; and

WHEREAS the honor of Eagle Scout is bestowed upon a small percentage of all Boy Scouts annually, making it a truly prestigious achievement; and

WHEREAS the lessons learned and skills acquired while working toward the Eagle Scout rank help promising young men like Blake to develop into leaders who will benefit our world for years to come; and

WHEREAS the Mayor and Council are proud to call Blake one of Cherry Hill’s own, as he exemplifies the values that make our community strong.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, CHUCK CAHN, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the Township of Cherry Hill, County of Camden, State of New Jersey, do hereby proclaim Saturday, January 3, 2015 to be

Blake Andrew Grabenstein Day

in the Township of Cherry Hill and do urge all citizens to join with me and Council in recognizing the hard work and commitment required to become an Eagle Scout, and in congratulating Blake and his family on this tremendous achievement.