Bill Text: GA HR726 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Cobb, Addison Forrest; commend

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 2)

Status: (Passed) 2011-03-29 - House Read and Adopted [HR726 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-HR726-Introduced.html

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11 LC 94 4757

House Resolution 726

By: Representatives Lindsey of the 54th and Jacobs of the 80th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Addison Forrest Cobb; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Addison Forrest Cobb 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 Addison 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 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, Addison constructed a boardwalk at the Blue Heron Nature Preserve in Atlanta; and

WHEREAS, a senior at The Westminster Schools, Addison is a member of the National Honor Society, the symphonic and jazz bands, the science Olympiad team, and the Service Learning Leadership Council; and

WHEREAS, Addison is a National Merit finalist, a member of the Order of the Arrow, and plans to attend Washington University upon his graduation; and

WHEREAS, an outstanding Georgian, Addison 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 Addison Forrest Cobb 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 Addison Forrest Cobb.