Whereas, Ralph Russell in 1997 first proposed that IEEE Region 3 support the Electrical and Electronics Merit Badge booths at the 2001 National Scout Jamboree;
Whereas, Region 3 suggested that he request the IEEE become the title sponsor of the two merit badges and provide full funding;
Whereas, He was successful in persuading the Regional Activities Board to provide $30,000 for this project; and
Whereas, Ralph Russell provided the leadership for four years in carrying out this project; therefore, be it
Resolved, That Ralph Russell is commended for his vision, initiative, determination, persistence, and leadership in organizing, planning, procuring materials and volunteers in successfully carrying out the IEEE title sponsorship of the Electrical and Electronics Merit Badges at the 2001 National Scout Jamboree; and be it further
Resolved, That Ralph Russell and his committee is congratulated for their outstanding success in creating, and carrying out a project to educate precollege age young men and women while at the same time enhancing the image of the IEEE.