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 Tavis E. Green, a member of Boy Scout Troop 167, has completed the requirements, and was examined by the Eagle Scout Board of Review, which found him worthy of the rank of Eagle Scout; and

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

WHEREAS for his Eagle Scout project, Tavis built and installed two kiosks at the trail heads of Barclay Farmstead Trails and Thomas Paine Trails; and   

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

WHEREAS Tavis 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, March 30, 2019 to be

Tavis E. Green 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 Tavis and his family on this tremendous achievement.