Bill Text: GA HR1348 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Eagle Scouts of Troop 47 from Newnan, Georgia; commend and invite to House
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2010-02-11 - House Passed/Adopted [HR1348 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR1348-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1348
By:
Representatives Smith of the
70th
and Horne of the
71st
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
the 2009-2010 Eagle Scouts of Troop 47 from Newnan, Georgia, and inviting them
to be recognized by the House of Representatives; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
in order to attain the rank of Eagle Scout, the most exceptional award in
scouting, a candidate must complete a rigorous program of training and
demonstrate his proficiency in selected scouting techniques and attainment of
the highest ideals of scouting; and
WHEREAS,
only one scout out of 97 ever reaches this lofty level of achievement, and an
amazing 12 members of Troop 47 have ably evidenced their aptitude and competency
in mastering the various special skills taught through the Boy Scout program in
order to receive this prestigious rank; and
WHEREAS,
while it is an incredibly rare distinction for 12 members from the same troop to
earn the rank of Eagle Scout in the course of a year, it is an even more
astonishing that many of the young men have experienced the Boy Scouts of
America program together since they were in the first grade as Cub Scouts;
and
WHEREAS,
these dedicated and determined young leaders have juggled academics, sports, and
extracurricular activities while working to attain the most distinguished rank
conferred by the Boy Scouts of America; and
WHEREAS,
together, these 12 hard-working young men have amassed an astounding 500 hours
of service to their communities; and
WHEREAS,
the group of 12 groundbreaking Newnan scouts include Jonathon Ballantyne,
Richard Ebersbach, Barron Jeter, Garrett Jones, Andrew Lambert, Patrick McKee,
Grayson Parker, John Robuck, Elliott Smith, Stuart Sumner, Thomas Sumner, and
Grant Wagstaff; and
WHEREAS, throughout their years in the Boy Scouts of America program, these 12 young men have been led by scoutmasters Joe Wagstaff, Ben Robuck, Pat McKee, and Steve Mapel, all of whom have been instrumental in the young men's success; and
WHEREAS, throughout their years in the Boy Scouts of America program, these 12 young men have been led by scoutmasters Joe Wagstaff, Ben Robuck, Pat McKee, and Steve Mapel, all of whom have been instrumental in the young men's success; and
WHEREAS,
these outstanding Georgians have truly exhibited a commitment to the scouting
principles of honesty and fairness and have consistently conducted themselves in
a manner becoming Eagle Scouts.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend the 12 Eagle Scouts of Troop 47 for their diligence and
dedication in pursuing the highest honor awarded by the Boy Scouts of America,
congratulate them on their rare distinction as a group, and invite them to be
recognized by the House of Representatives at a date and time to be determined
by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to Jonathon
Ballantyne, Richard Ebersbach, Barron Jeter, Garrett Jones, Andrew Lambert,
Patrick McKee, Grayson Parker, John Robuck, Elliott Smith, Stuart Sumner, Thomas
Sumner, and Grant Wagstaff.
