Bill Text: GA HR240 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Chaffin, Emory; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2009-02-06 - House Read and Adopted [HR240 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR240-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 240
By:
Representative Crawford of the
16th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Emory Chaffin; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Emory Chaffin has attained the rank of Eagle Scout, the most distinguished rank
conferred by the Boy Scouts of America; and
WHEREAS,
a candidate for the most exceptional award in scouting 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 Emory
has ably evidenced his aptitude and competency in mastering the various special
skills taught through the Boy Scout program; and
WHEREAS,
son of Steve and Holli Chaffin, Emory is an active member of Cave Spring United
Methodist Church and has participated in scouting since the first grade;
and
WHEREAS,
a remarkable student, Emory maintains a high grade point average at Rome High
School and is an enthusiastic member of the school's German and Chess Clubs;
and
WHEREAS,
to earn the rank of Eagle Scout, Emory oversaw a project building 22 fish
attraction areas in the lake bed of the new 15 acre lake at the Arrowhead
Wildlife Center; and
WHEREAS,
this outstanding Georgian has truly exhibited a commitment to the scouting
principles of honesty and fairness and has consistently conducted himself in a
manner becoming an Eagle Scout; and
WHEREAS,
the perseverance and determination displayed by this exceptional young leader is
an example for all Georgians, and great success is surely in this young man's
future.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend Emory Chaffin for his diligence and dedication in pursuing the
highest honor awarded by the Boy Scouts of America and congratulate him on
attaining the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Emory
Chaffin.
