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Proc. 2016-33 - Wesley Oberg Eagle Scout Day - 4-3-16 PROCLAMATION No. 2016-33 WHEREAS the conferring of the designation of Eagle Scout is one of the highest awards that can be bestowed upon a Boy Scout as it requires years of dedication and commitment to achieve, since Eagle Scouts act as leaders and role models in the community; and WHEREAS Wesley Oberg began scouting in 2009, as a Webelo in Pack 523, and earned the Arrow of Light and joined Troop 524 in Brazoria, Texas before moving to Huntsville in 2012; and WHEREAS Wesley was a member of local Troop 114 and earned 29 merit badges as well as serving as Den Chief for Cub Scout Pack 98, Patrol Leader, Webmaster, and Quartermaster; and WHEREAS for Wesley’s Eagle Scout Project, he raised money from churches and individuals to fund six picnic tables, which he and his fellow scouts built for Lakeview United Methodist Church Camp in Palestine, Texas; and WHEREAS the City of Huntsville is proud of Wesley Oberg, as he exemplifies the values which make a community strong. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in me as the Mayor of the City of Huntsville, that April 3, 2016 be designated as: John Wesley Oberg Day in Huntsville, Texas, and urge all citizens to join in the celebration of this achievement and acknowledge his special contributions to our community. PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this 3rd day of April 2016. _______________________ Andy Brauninger, Mayor