Bill Text: MS SC611 | 2011 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commend 11 Senior Class Eagle Scouts from Jackson Prep.
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: (Passed) 2011-03-04 - Enrolled Bill Signed [SC611 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2011-SC611-Enrolled.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2011 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Senator(s) Michel, Butler (38th), Clarke, Fillingane, Montgomery
Senate Concurrent Resolution 611
(As Adopted by Senate and House)
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE 11 EAGLE SCOUTS FROM THE 2010-2011 SENIOR CLASS AT JACKSON PREPARATORY SCHOOL AND COMMENDING THE IMPORTANT SCOUTING TRADITION AT THIS EXCELLENT INSTITUTION.
WHEREAS, eleven members of the 2010-2011 Senior Class at Jackson Preparatory School have attained the coveted rank of Eagle Scout; and
WHEREAS, to receive the Eagle Medal, a Scout must earn 22 merit badges. Mandatory badges include three for citizenship and one each for camping, communications, lifesaving, environmental science, first aid, personal fitness/sports, personal management, safety and family life; and
WHEREAS, being an Eagle Scout teaches you life skills: 64% of Air Force Academy graduates were Scouts; 63% of West Point graduates were Scouts; 77% of Annapolis graduates were Scouts; 72% of all Rhodes Scholars were Scouts; 85% of all FBI agents were Scouts; and 57% of the first 65 astronauts were Scouts; and
WHEREAS, for every 100 boys who join a Boy Scout troop: 12 will have their first contact with a church; 1 will enter the clergy; 8 will enter a career that was learned through the merit badge system; 1 will use his Boy Scout skills to save a life; 1 will use his Boy Scout skills to save his own life; 17 will become scouting volunteers; and 2 will become Eagle Scouts; and
WHEREAS, Jackson Preparatory School Senior Eagle Scouts are: Troop 8: Carter Barnett, Jay Fuller, Philip Lane; Troop 18: Myers Carpenter, John Frey, Elliott Guffin, Luke Love, Jack Taylor, Benjamin Thomas; Troop 304: Cody Myers; and Troop 416: Nathan McNair; and
WHEREAS, the Boy Scouts of America has been at the forefront of instilling timeless values in youth since its founding in 1910. For over 100 years, the Boy Scouts of America has inspired millions of American youth by creating a strong foundation of leadership, service and community; and
WHEREAS, Jackson Prep has many Eagle Scouts because this school is very rich in scouting traditions. At Jackson Prep, it's an "in" thing to be a Scout. It is with great pride that we recognize these young Mississippians, whose dedication to the traditions of scouting, self-discipline, determination and leadership demonstrate a dedication to citizenship and patriotism:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby congratulate the 11 Eagle Scouts from the 2010-2011 Senior Class at Jackson Preparatory School, commend the important scouting tradition at this excellent institution and wish these young men continued success in their future scouting, academic and civic service endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be presented to the 11 Jackson Prep Eagle Scouts and their families, to Troop 8 Scoutmaster, Troop 18 Scoutmaster, Troop 304 Scoutmaster and Troop 416 Scoutmaster, and to the Headmaster of Jackson Preparatory School, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.
