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House Resolution
608
By: Representative Ehrhart of the 28th
By: Representative Ehrhart of the 28th
A RESOLUTION
Commending James Reece; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, James Reece, a member of Troop 89 in Powder Springs, Georgia, will receive the Eagle Scout Award at a recognition ceremony; 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, James Reece´s Eagle Project was to create a nature trail; and
WHEREAS, in achieving Eagle Scout status, James Reece has brought honor to himself, his family, and his troop.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that James Reece is recognized and commended on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout and he is extended the best wishes of each member of this body 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 James Reece.
WHEREAS, James Reece, a member of Troop 89 in Powder Springs, Georgia, will receive the Eagle Scout Award at a recognition ceremony; 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, James Reece´s Eagle Project was to create a nature trail; and
WHEREAS, in achieving Eagle Scout status, James Reece has brought honor to himself, his family, and his troop.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that James Reece is recognized and commended on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout and he is extended the best wishes of each member of this body 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 James Reece.