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House
Resolution 1135
By:
Representative Dollar of the
45th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending John Preston Elliot; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
John Preston Elliot has attained the rank of Eagle Scout, the most distinguished
rank conferred by the Boy Scouts of America; and
WHEREAS,
a candidate for the most exceptional award in scouting must complete a rigorous
program of training and demonstrate his proficiency in selected scouting
techniques and attainment of the highest ideals of scouting; and
WHEREAS,
only one scout out of 97 ever reaches this lofty level of achievement, and
Preston has ably evidenced his aptitude and competency in mastering the various
special skills taught through the Boy Scout program; and
WHEREAS,
this hard-working young man is a dedicated member of Troop 1011, and to obtain
his rank as Eagle Scout, Preston built a stone stairway and widened and graded a
trail at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield; and
WHEREAS,
a senior and honor student at Walton High School, Preston is the son of John and
Melissa Elliot; and
WHEREAS,
this outstanding Georgian has truly exhibited a commitment to the scouting
principles of honesty and fairness and has consistently conducted himself in a
manner becoming an Eagle Scout; and
WHEREAS,
the perseverance and determination displayed by this exceptional young leader
set an example for all Georgians, and great success is surely in this young
man's future.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend John Preston Elliot for his diligence and dedication in
pursuing the highest honor awarded by 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 John Preston
Elliot.