Proc. 2014-20 Matthew Collier Day 03-29-14
PROCLAMATION
NO. 2014-20
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 Matthew Collier began scouting as a Tiger Cub in first grade and has been active in
Boy Scout Troop 114 for the past nine years, receiving his Arrow of Light on
February 8, 2010, when he crossed over, and learning CPR, first aid, and wilderness
survival; and
WHEREAS Matthew’s accomplishments include serving as Senior Patrol Leader, Assistant
Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, Chaplain, Instructor, and Troop Guide for
National Youth Leadership Training, and he chose to build benches and prayer boxes
to be placed by the pond on the Elkins Lake Baptist Church Prayer Trail for his Eagle
project; and
WHEREAS Matthew also participates in the Huntsville High School Marching Band, Jazz Band,
and Pep Band, and works on church service projects such as Vacation Bible School,
IMPACT Huntsville, and Santa’s Helpers; and
WHEREAS the City of Huntsville is proud of Matthew Collier, as he exemplifies the values that
make a community strong.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in
me as Mayor of the City of Huntsville, Texas that:
March 29, 2014
be declared: “Matthew Collier Day”
in the City of Huntsville and call upon our citizens to join in the celebration of this
achievement and acknowledge his special contributions to our community.
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PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this 29 day of March 2014.
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Mac Woodward, Mayor