Res 06-05
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RESOLUTION NO. 6-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CI1Y COMMISSION OF THE CI1Y OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, NAMING THE CI1Y PARK AREA THAT INCLUDES
THE BOY SCOUT HUT "THE MIKE MACHEK BOY SCOUT PARK".
WHEREAS, the City owns land located on the north side of Lake Ida Road and just West of Swinton Avenue;
and
WHEREAS, a portion of the land contains a Boy Scout Hut and is leased to the Pioneer Boys Association, Inc. to
be used for Scouting activities; and
WHEREAS, Mike Machek, a long-time Scouter in the Gulf Stream Council, was instrumental in the startup of the
Tanah-Keeta Scout Reservation in the 1950's and was well known for his many years of dedicated service to the Boy
Scouts of America; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Machek served on district, council, regional, and national committees for the positive benefit of
Scouting; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Machek received the Scouter's Key Award, Scouter's Training Award, District Award of Merit,
Silver Beaver Award (Council Level), and the Silver Antelope Award (Regional Level); and
WHEREAS, Mr. Machek lived the Scout Oath and Law in his daily life and was an inspiration to literally
thousands of Scouts in his troops and fellow Scouters with whom he came in contact because he walked ahead and left a
path for others to follow; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Machek served as a Scout Leader in this area from 1947 until his death in 1991 and instilled in
the Scouts the need to give back to your community; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to name the park area that contains the Boy Scout Hut "The Mike Machek Boy Scout
Park" .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CI1Y COMMISSION OF THE CI1Y OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.
That above recitals are incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
Section 2. The City park area located on the north side of Lake Ida Road and just west of Swinton Avenue
that contains the Boy Scout Hut shall be named and known as "The Mike Machek Boy Scout Park" for the many years of
dedicated service that Mr. Machek gave to our community and to gen~ons of boys and young men through Scouting.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the L day of ~l....b 'j 2005.
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A1TEST:
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City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 6-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CI1Y COMMISSION OF THE CI1Y OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, NAMING THE CI1Y PARK AREA
THAT INCLUDES THE BOY SCOUT HUT "THE MIKE MACHEK
BOY SCOUT PARK".
WHEREAS, the City owns land located on the north side of Lake Ida Road and just West of Swinton
Avenue; and
WHEREAS, a portion of the land contains a Boy Scout Hut and is leased to the Pioneer Boys
Association, Inc. to be used for Scouting activities; and
WHEREAS, Mike Machek, a long-time Scouter in the Gulf Stream Council, was instrumental in the
startup of the Tanah-Keeta Scout Reservation in the 1950's and was well known for his many years of dedicated
service to the Boy Scouts of America; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Machek served on district, council, regional, and national committees for the positive
benefit of Scouting; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Machek received the Scouter's Key Award, Scouter's Training Award, District Award
of Merit, Silver Beaver Award (Council Level), and the Silver Antelope Award (Regional Level); and
WHEREAS, Mr. Machek lived the Scout Oath and Law in his daily life and was an inspiration to literally
thousands of Scouts in his troops and fellow Scouters with whom he came in contact because he walked ahead
and left a path for others to follow; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Machek served as a Scout Leader in this area from 1947 until his death in 1991 and
instilled in the Scouts the need to give back to your community; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to name the park area that contains the Boy Scout Hut "The Mike Machek
Boy Scout Park".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CI1Y COMMISSION OF THE CI1Y OF
DELRA Y BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.
That above recitals are incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
Section 2. The City park area located on the north side of Lake Ida Road and just west of Swinton
Avenue that contains the Boy Scout Hut shall be named and known as "The Mike Machek Boy Scout Park" for
the many years of dedicated service that Mr. Machek gave to our community and to generations of boys and
young men through Scouting.
PASSED AND ADOP1ED in regular session on this the _ day of
, 2005.
MAYOR
A1TEST:
City Clerk
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