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RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF
PRESTON BLACKMAN-EAGLE SCOUT
"What is the essence of life? To serve others and do good."
WHEREAS, Preston Blackman volunteered with his fellow Scouts at the Jeffersonville
Animal Shelter. In this he experienced the achievement and accomplishment of giving back to
the community;
WHEREAS, while giving his time and energy he recognized that there were unfulfilled
needs at the Shelter;
WHEREAS, Preston decided that it was his calling to take the necessary and affirmative
steps to fill the void;
WHEREAS, he concluded that it was his call to service to acquire and assemble an area
that would include benches and picnic tables for the staff and visitors to use while at the
Shelter;
WHEREAS, Preston's vision did not end with these accomplishments. He took note of
the storm damaged flag pole and fence at Shelter. He repaired the flagpole and the fence all the
while revitalizing the surrounding flower beds;
WHEREAS, as a result of Preston's hard work and service he has joined the ranks of
Ernest Green, Neil Armstrong, Bill Gates, Justice Stephen Breyer, Hank Aaron and a litany of
other individuals driven by the experiences of scouting to serve their communities, their
country and humanity;
WHEREFORE, the Jeffersonville City Council, accepts the gift of service from Preston
Blackman by proclaiming this day in his name and honor.
SO PROCLAIMED THIS 15T" DAY OF JULY, 2024.
2023-R-9
Common Council for the City of Jeffersonville, Clark County, Indiana
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PASSED AND RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Jeffersonville, Clark County,
Indiana upon this/5 day of Si,cly , 2023.
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Dustin White, Council President
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Presented by me as Clerk to the Mayor of said City of Jeffersonville on this /7 day of
July, 2023.
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Lisa III,
Approved and signed by me on this _7 day of July, 2 IPA
Mike More, Mayor