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

WHEREAS the vision of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare youth in America to become responsible, participating citizens and leaders, who are guided by the Scout Oath and Law; and 

WHEREAS the designation of Eagle Scout is the highest achievement in the Boy Scouting program and only four percent of Boy Scouts are granted this distinguished rank, making it a truly prestigious achievement; and 

WHEREAS Michael Hullihan, a member of Boy Scout Troop 252, has completed the requirements, and was examined by the Eagle Scout Board of Review, who found him worthy of the rank of Eagle Scout and is the third member of his immediate family to do so; and

WHEREAS the Boy Scouts of America encourage Eagle Scout candidates to complete worthy projects to improve their neighborhoods and their communities; and

WHEREAS as a volunteer for the Cherry Hill Food Pantry, Michael is dedicated to helping address the issue of hunger within the area. For his Eagle Scout project, he developed and led a project to construct covered floor platforms that meet storage requirements and provide a safe and easily maintained environment; and

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

WHEREAS Michael serves as an example to the youth of our community through his high level of personal achievement, leadership and community service and has made the Township of Cherry Hill very proud.

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 5 to be

Michael Hullihan 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 Michael and his family on this tremendous achievement.