Bill Text: GA HR566 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Still, Thomas Andrew; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-03-10 - House Read and Adopted [HR566 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR566-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 566
By:
Representatives England of the
108th
and Benton of the
31st
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Thomas Andrew Still; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Thomas Andrew Still 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
Andrew 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 700 and has demonstrated great
leadership skills and initiative during his years with the Boy Scouts of America
program; and
WHEREAS,
to earn the rank of Eagle Scout, Andrew constructed benches and a shelter area
for the playground at Bethlehem Elementary School in Barrow County, Georgia;
and
WHEREAS,
Andrew has served as patrol leader, senior patrol leader, and troop chaplain
during his years in the Boy Scouts of America program and is actively involved
in the youth program at Winder First United Methodist Church; and
WHEREAS,
the beloved son of Donna and Mark Still, Andrew is a black belt in Taekwondo and
is a member of the Winder Barrow High School Key Club, the Barrow 4-H Skeet
Shooting team, and the Barrow County Sheriff's Explorer Post #747;
and
WHEREAS,
an outstanding Georgian, Andrew 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 Thomas Andrew Still 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 Thomas Andrew
Still.
