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04 LC 99 0301
House Resolution
1408 By: Representative Rogers of the 15th
A RESOLUTION
Commending Jonathan Michael Babcock on attaining the rank of
Eagle Scout; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Jonathan Michael Babcock, a member of Boy Scout Troop 125 in Woodstock, Georgia,
received the Eagle Scout Award at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor Ceremony on
March 7, 2004; and
WHEREAS, since 1911, the Eagle
Scout Award has been the symbol of the highest and most prestigious achievement
among the Boy Scouts of America; and
WHEREAS, only
two of every 100 boys who join Cub Scouts achieve the rank of Eagle Scout;
and
WHEREAS, the candidate for the rank of Eagle
Scout must complete a rigorous program of training and must demonstrate his
proficiency in selected scouting techniques and commitment to the highest ideals
of scouting; and
WHEREAS, the attainment of this
rank indicates that a scout has developed leadership ability, self-confidence,
mature judgment, and mental and physical capabilities that will be of immense
benefit throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, in order
for a scout to reach this goal, he must earn 21 merit badges, 12 of which are
mandatory requirements for the Eagle Scout program; he must hold positions of
leadership within his troop; he must successfully complete an approved Eagle
Project; and he must successfully complete an Eagle Scout Board of Review;
and
WHEREAS, Jonathan Michael
Babcock´s
Eagle Scout Service Project was to provide landscaping and sidewalk improvements
around the Iglesia Emanuel Asamblea de Dios Church in Canton;
and WHEREAS, in achieving Eagle Scout status, Jonathan
Michael Babcock has brought honor to himself, his family, and his
troop.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE
OF REPRESENTATIVES that Jonathan Michael Babcock is recognized and commended on
attaining the rank of Eagle Scout and he is extended his
community´s
best wishes for success and happiness in future
endeavors.
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 Jonathan Michael Babcock.
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