Bill Text: GA SR1502 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: 2009-2010 Eagle Scout Class of Troop 1011 in Cherokee, Georgia; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-04-21 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR1502 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR1502-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 1502
By:
Senator Hill of the 32nd
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending the 2009-2010 Eagle Scout class of Troop 1011 in Cherokee,
Georgia; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
in order to attain the rank of Eagle Scout, the most exceptional award in
scouting, a candidate 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 around 5 percent of scouts ever reaches this lofty level of achievement,
and an amazing eight members of Troop 1011 have ably evidenced their aptitude
and competency in mastering the various special skills taught through the Boy
Scout program in order to receive this prestigious rank; and
WHEREAS,
while it is an incredibly rare distinction for eight members from the same troop
to earn the rank of Eagle Scout in the course of a year, it is even more
astonishing that many of these young men have experienced the Boy Scouts of
America program together since they were in the first grade as Cub Scouts;
and
WHEREAS,
this is only the second time in the 38 year history of Mt. Bethel's Scouting
program that an entire patrol has become Eagle Scouts; and
WHEREAS,
these dedicated and determined young leaders have juggled academics, sports, and
extracurricular activities while working to attain the most distinguished rank
conferred by the Boy Scouts of America; and
WHEREAS,
together, these eight Eagle Scouts have experienced a number of Scouting
adventures over the years, including biking the Appalachian Trail, biking on
Cape Cod, snorkeling in Florida, and sailing to the Bahamas;
and
WHEREAS, the group of eight groundbreaking scouts includes Connor Crank, Preston Ehlers, Johnathan Gopel, Kirk Malcolm, George Merriam IV, Joseph Privateer, Benjy Stamberger, and Alex Walgren; and
WHEREAS, the group of eight groundbreaking scouts includes Connor Crank, Preston Ehlers, Johnathan Gopel, Kirk Malcolm, George Merriam IV, Joseph Privateer, Benjy Stamberger, and Alex Walgren; and
WHEREAS,
throughout their years in the Boy Scouts of America program, this patrol has
earned numerous awards, including the Baden Powell National Honor Patrol,
Veteran Summer Camper Award, World Conservation Award, and U.S. Heritage Award;
and
WHEREAS,
these outstanding Georgians have truly exhibited a commitment to the scouting
principles of honesty and fairness and have consistently conducted themselves in
a manner becoming Eagle Scouts.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend
the eight Eagle Scouts of Troop 1011 for their diligence and dedication in
pursuing the highest honor awarded by the Boy Scouts of America and congratulate
them on their rare distinction as a group.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to Connor Crank, Preston
Ehlers, Johnathan Gopel, Kirk Malcolm, George Merriam IV, Joseph Privateer,
Benjy Stamberger, and Alex Walgren.
