Bill Text: MS HR42 | 2024 | Regular Session | Engrossed
Bill Title: Christopher Brown; commend and congratulate upon earning Eagle Scout honor.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2024-04-08 - Enrolled Bill Signed [HR42 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2024-HR42-Engrossed.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2024 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Representative Scott
House Resolution 42
(As Adopted by House)
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING CHRISTOPHER BROWN, UPON EARNING THE EAGLE SCOUT AWARD, AND EXTENDING SINCEREST WISHES FOR CONTINUED SUCCESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
WHEREAS, Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by Black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in United States history; and
WHEREAS, in 1976, President Gerald R. Ford urged Americans to "seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of the Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history"; and
WHEREAS, on June 8, 1926, Edgar Cunningham Sr., became the first African-American Eagle Scout, as a member of Troop 12, in Waterloo, Iowa, of the Wapsipinicon Area Council, under the leadership of scoutmaster James Lincoln Page, a World War I veteran, who organized the first all-Black Boy Scout Troops, which were Troops 9 and 10, on February 10, 1925; and
WHEREAS, the title of Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), awarded to any boy scout who has earned 21 merit badges and demonstrated Scout Spirit through the Boy Scout Oath and Law, service and leadership, which include an execution of an extensive service project that the scout plans, organizes, leads and manages; and
WHEREAS, completion of these important community projects are used to assess the scout's demonstration of leadership and commitment to duty, and often benefit religious institutions, schools and the community, without inuring the benefit of the Boy Scouts or be of a commercial nature; and
WHEREAS, Eagle Scouts are presented with a medal and a badge that visibly recognizes the accomplishments of the scout, and additional recognition can be earned through Eagle Palms, awarded for completing additional tenure, leadership, and merit badge requirements; and
WHEREAS, Christopher Brown has fulfilled his duties and obligations of maintaining and promoting the mission and vision of the Boy Scouts of America by earning the required 21 merit badges, while maintaining "B" academic honors as a junior at West Jones High School; and
WHEREAS, a member of the Culinary Arts Department with the West Jones' vocational and technical education team, Christopher's church, West Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, is a constant source of encouragement, and reinforces the achievements and accomplishments of this young African-American man in representation of the continued legacy of excellence of the first African-American Eagle Scout, Edgar Cunningham Sr.; and
WHEREAS, on Sunday, February 25, 2024, Christopher Brown will join the elite ranks of the proud few who have earned the distinguished honor of being bestowed the title of Eagle Scout; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to commend young Mississippians, such as Christopher Brown, who has attained scouting's highest rank and in doing so, brought honor to his family, school, community and the State of Mississippi:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend and congratulate Christopher Brown, upon earning the Eagle Scout Award, and extend sincerest wishes for continued success in all his future endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Eagle Scout Christopher Brown and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.
