Bill Text: GA HR864 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Wilby, Taylor Blakeslee; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-04-11 - House Read and Adopted [HR864 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR864-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 864
By:
Representatives Dobbs of the
53rd
and Taylor of the
55th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Taylor Blakeslee Wilby; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Taylor Blakeslee Wilby 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
Taylor 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 the beloved son of Tom and Susan Wilby and has
demonstrated great leadership skills and initiative during his years with the
Boy Scouts of America program; and
WHEREAS,
to earn the rank of Eagle Scout, Taylor created a nature theme playground at
Northside United Methodist Church in Atlanta; and
WHEREAS,
an outstanding Georgian, Taylor 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 is
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 Taylor Blakeslee Wilby 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 Taylor
Blakeslee Wilby.