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Commending Andrew Hayes; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Andrew Hayes of Boy Scout Troop 7 has been awarded the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest recognition conferred by the Boy Scouts of America; and

WHEREAS, a candidate for the Eagle Scout rank must complete a rigorous program of training and demonstrate his proficiency in selected scouting techniques; and

WHEREAS, few boys reach this lofty level of achievement and Andrew has ably demonstrated the various special skills taught through the Boy Scout program; and

WHEREAS, Andrew, a freshman at Windsor Forest High School, has served his troop well as the Troop Chaplain for the last three years; and

WHEREAS, this outstanding young man has truly exhibited a commitment to the scouting principles of honesty, fairness, and community service; and he has consistently conducted himself in a manner becoming an Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper for this body to recognize the excellent accomplishments of this very dedicated Boy Scout from Savannah, Georgia, whose Eagle Court of Honor was held on February 8, 2002.

WHEREAS, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Andrew Hayes for his diligence and dedication in pursuing the highest award in the Boy Scouts of America and congratulate him on attaining the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Andrew Hayes.