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Senate
Resolution 33
By:
Senator Rogers of the 21st
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Wilburn Anderson Absher; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Wilburn Anderson Absher 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 Will
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 465 and has demonstrated great
leadership skills and initiative during his years with the Boy Scouts of America
program, earning 35 merit badges and serving in a variety of leadership roles;
and
WHEREAS,
an outstanding Georgian, Will 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,
to earn the rank of Eagle Scout, Will constructed four picnic areas for
Crabapple Falls Subdivision; and
WHEREAS,
this Sequoyah High School senior earned a Meritorious Action Award in 2010 for
saving two people's lives in freezing water; 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 SENATE that the members of this body commend Wilburn Anderson Absher 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 Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Wilburn Anderson Absher.