Bill Text: GA HR568 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

Georgia House Resolution 568 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Grindley, George "Trey" Howell, III; commend

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2011-03-10 - House Read and Adopted [HR568 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-HR568-Introduced.html

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House Resolution 568

By: Representative Ehrhart of the 36th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending George "Trey" Howell Grindley III; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, George "Trey" Howell Grindley III 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 Trey 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 89 and has demonstrated great leadership skills and initiative during his years with the Boy Scouts of America program; and

WHEREAS, Trey has further refined his leadership skills by serving as the Senior Patrol Leader of Troop 89, attending the Greenbar Leadership Camp and the Ultimate Scouting Experience of 2010, and trekking across the country to the Philmont Scout Reservation in New Mexico where he backpacked for 90 miles; and

WHEREAS, Trey is schooled at home through The Classical School, participates in JROTC, and runs cross-country with The Kings Academy; and

WHEREAS, to earn the rank of Eagle Scout, Trey greatly improved and expanded the disc golf course in Cobb County's Oregon Park by adding concrete pads and benches to many of the holes; and

WHEREAS, an outstanding Georgian, Trey 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 George "Trey" Howell Grindley III 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 George "Trey" Howell Grindley III.