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

WHEREAS Ryan Benson, a member of  Boy Scout Troop 170, 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, Ryan raised funds for, organized and managed a project to paint the All-Purpose Room at JF Cooper Elementary School in Cherry Hill; and

WHEREAS the honor of Eagle Scout is bestowed upon approximately five percent 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 Ryan to develop into leaders who will benefit our world for years to come; and

WHEREAS the Mayor and Council are proud to call Ryan 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, February 25, 2017, to be

Ryan Benson 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 Ryan and his family on this tremendous achievement.