Bill Text: GA HR40 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

Georgia House Resolution 40 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Chapman, John Carter; commend

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2011-01-24 - House Read and Adopted [HR40 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-HR40-Introduced.html

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House Resolution 40

By: Representatives Lindsey of the 54th and Dobbs of the 53rd

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending John Carter Chapman; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, John Carter Chapman 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 Carter has ably evidenced his aptitude and competency in mastering the various special skills taught through the Boy Scout program; and

WHEREAS, this hard-working young man is a member of Troop 197 and has demonstrated great leadership skills and initiative during his years with the Boy Scouts of America program; and

WHEREAS, Carter is a junior at the McCallie School, where he has been an honor scholar for the past three years, writes for the school newspaper, competes on the varsity crew team, and takes honors and advanced placement courses; and

WHEREAS, to earn the rank of Eagle Scout, Carter reclaimed an orchard on the property of a women's shelter in south Atlanta; and

WHEREAS, an outstanding Georgian, Carter 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 John Carter Chapman 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 John Carter Chapman.