Bill Text: GA SR968 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Edmonds, Lance Corporal William Mark; recognize
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-02-04 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR968 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-SR968-Enrolled.html
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Senate
Resolution 968
By:
Senator Rogers of the 21st
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Lance Corporal William Mark Edmonds; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
Lance Corporal William Mark Edmonds 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 Lance
Corporal Edmonds 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 4056 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, Lance Corporal Edmonds designed and built an
outdoor classroom for Mountain Road Elementary School in Woodstock, Georgia;
and
WHEREAS,
an outstanding Georgian, Lance Corporal Edmonds 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 SENATE that the members of this body commend
Lance Corporal William Mark Edmonds 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 Lance Corporal William
Mark Edmonds.
