Res 134-92 RESOLUTION NO. 134-92
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, NAMING THE BOY SCOUT HUT ON LAKE
IDA ROAD THE "MICHAEL J. MACHEK, JR. SCOUT HUT" IN
RECOGNITION OF HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE BOY SCOUTS
OF AMERICA AND THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH.
WHEREAS, Michael J. Machek, Jr., was a Scoutmaster in Delray
Beach for over 40 years with Troops 101 & 302; and,
WHEREAS, as an Eagle Scout himself, he guided 40 young men to
achieve the rank of Eagle Scout; and,
WHEREAS, one of his Eagle Scouts, Todd Clark, was selected from
three million boys as the number one Scout in the nation to present the
annual Scout report to the President of the United States in 1984; and,
WHEREAS, Michael J. Machek, Jr., was instrumental in the
development and construction of the local "Scout Hut"; and,
WHEREAS, among his many scouting honors, he served as
coordinator of all Wood Badge courses in the Southeast Region and was
the holder of four Wood Badge Beads, the highest award in Adult
Leadership Training; and,
WHEREAS, his teaching ideas and programs are incorporated in
many of today's adult training manuals; and,
WHEREAS, in addition to his many scouting activities, he
received the Key Citizen Award from the City of Delray Beach in 1984,
donated his time and equipment in the planning and construction of what
is now Hilltopper Field at Atlantic High School, was a Life Member of
the Delray Beach Lions Club and a member of Cason United Methodist
Church; and,
WHEREAS, the City Commission is desirous that the efforts and
contributions made by Michael J. Machek, Jr. be recognized, acclaimed
and permanently recorded,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
That the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach, Florida,
in recognition of his leadership and dedicated service, does hereby name
the Boy Scout Hut on Lake Ida Road the "MICHAEL J. MACHEK, JR. SCOUT
HUT", and said building shall hereafter be known as same.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 8th day of
December, 1992.
ATTEST:
J City ~erk !
MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS
FROM: CITY MANAGER!~!
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM # ~ - MEETING OF DECEMBER 8, 1992
RESOLUTION NO. 134-92/MICHAEL J. MACHEK, JR.
DATE: DECEMBER 4, 1992
At the November 24, 1992, meeting, Commissioner Ellingsworth
asked that consideration be given to naming the Boy Scout Hut on
Lake Ida Road in honor of Mr. Michael J. Machek, Jr. Mr. Machek
(now deceased) had been active in Scouting for many years and had
distinguished himself through his dedicated service to the Boy
Scouts of America as well as the City of Delray Beach. To this
end, Resolution No. 134-92 has been prepared for your
consideration.
Recommend consideration of Resolution No. 134-92, naming the Boy
Scout Hut on Lake Ida Road the "Michael J. Machek, Jr. Scout Hut"
in recognition of his leadership and dedicated service.