Bill Text: MS HR54 | 2017 | Regular Session | Engrossed
Bill Title: Pierre Andrews; commend upon being named Eagle Scout.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-03-13 - Enrolled Bill Signed [HR54 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2017-HR54-Engrossed.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2017 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Representative Scott
House Resolution 54
(As Adopted by House)
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING MR. PIERRE ANDREWS, UPON EARNING THE EAGLE SCOUT AWARD, AND EXTENDING SINCEREST WISHES FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
WHEREAS, Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by Black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in United States history; and
WHEREAS, in 1976, President Gerald R. Ford urged Americans to "seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of the Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history"; and
WHEREAS, the first African American became an Eagle Scout in America on June 8, 1926, and his name was Edgar Cunningham, Sr., of Troop 12, in Waterloo, Iowa, of the Wapsipinicon Area Council; and
WHEREAS, his scoutmaster was James Lincoln Page, who was a World War I veteran, who organized the first all-Black Boy Scout Troops, which were Troops 9 and 10, on February 10, 1925; and
WHEREAS, the title of Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA); and
WHEREAS, the title is awarded to any boy scout who has earned 21 merit badges and demonstrated Scout Spirit through the Boy Scout Oath and Law, service and leadership, which include an execution of an extensive service project that the scout plans, organizes, leads and manages; and
WHEREAS, completion of these important community projects is used to assess the scout's demonstration of leadership and commitment to duty; and
WHEREAS, these projects often benefit religious institutions, schools and the community, and shall not benefit the Boy Scouts or be of a commercial nature; and
WHEREAS, Eagle Scouts are presented with a medal and a badge that visibly recognizes the accomplishments of the scout, and additional recognition can be earned through Eagle Palms, awarded for completing additional tenure, leadership, and merit badge requirements; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pierre Andrews has fulfilled his duties and obligations of maintaining and promoting the mission and vision of the Boy Scouts of America by earning the required 21 merit badges, while maintaining a 3.4 GPA in school; and
WHEREAS, he is a dedicated member of St. Elmo Baptist Church, where he volunteers his time and talents; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Andrews is an 11th grade student at Laurel High School, who is lovingly guided by his grandmother, Mrs. Elner Andrews, and his aunt, Ms. Trina Andrews Heidelberg; and
WHEREAS, the achievements and accomplishments of this young
African-American man represents excellence and continues the legacy of the first African-American Eagle Scout, Edgar Cunningham, Sr.; and
WHEREAS, Eagle Scouts are expected to set an example for other scouts and to become the leaders in life that they have demonstrated themselves to be in scouting; and
WHEREAS, Eagle Scouts are honorably represented in the military, service academy graduates, in higher education and academia, major professions, the clergy, business and politics; and
WHEREAS, on Sunday, February 26, 2017, Mr. Pierre Andrews joined the ranks of the proud few who have earned this distinguished honor; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to commend young Mississippians, such as Mr. Pierre Andrews, who has attained scouting's highest rank and in doing so, brought honor to his family, school, community and the State of Mississippi:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend and congratulate Mr. Pierre Andrews, upon earning the Eagle Scout Award, and extend sincerest wishes for continued success in all of his future endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Mr. Pierre Andrews and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.
