State Senator Mary Lazich (R-New Berlin) represents parts of four counties: Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, and Walworth. Her Senate District 28 includes New Berlin, Franklin, Greendale, Hales Corners, Muskego, Waterford, Big Bend and parts of Greenfield, East Troy, and Mukwonago. Senator Lazich has been in the Legislature for more than a decade. She considers herself a tireless crusader for lower taxes, reduced spending and smaller government.
Derek McElroy’s Eagle Scout ceremony was held Sunday, July 6, 2008. The ceremony was held at the Franklin Veteran's Memorial, just next to the Franklin Public Library. Derek McElroy, age16, performed an outstanding service to community and country with his very impressive Eagle Scout project. I presented a citation to Derek McElroy at the special ceremony. It reads:
Whereas, Derek Jeffery McElroy is a member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 531, and through dedication and commitment, attained the rank of Eagle Scout; and
Whereas, Derek Jeffery McElroy’s Eagle Scout project included designing, obtaining approval, securing over $27,000, and coordinating 550 volunteer hours creating an officially registered Wisconsin Veteran’s Memorial, displaying the American Flag, flanked by six additional flags for each branch of service, and the POW-MIA flag, a granite tribute with the words “Dedicated to Those Who Protect the Power of Our Nation’s Freedom”, two granite benches for reflection, with an overall value of over $50,000; and
Whereas, Derek Jeffery McElroy earned the 2006 Patriotism Award from AMVETS Post 60, The Americanism Award from the Milwaukee County Board of Veterans, and a Certificate of Recognition from the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs; and
Whereas, Derek Jeffery McElroy earned 30 merit badges, was elected to the Order of the Arrow, and served his troop in the leadership positions of Assistant Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, and Den Chief; and
Whereas, Derek Jeffery McElroy, a Junior at Franklin High School, is a member of the Wrestling, Track, and Cross Country Teams, and is Red Cross Wilderness First Aid certified; now
Therefore, the members of the Wisconsin State Senate on the motion of Senator Mary Lazich, commend Derek Jeffery McElroy for outstanding dedication and service to scouting. Derek Jeffery McElroy is further commended for successfully completing the requirements necessary to attain the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honorable rank awarded by the Boy Scouts of America.
