Bill Text: GA HR873 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Davenport, Thomas Frederick, IV; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2011-04-11 - House Read and Adopted [HR873 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2011-HR873-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 873
By:
Representatives Dobbs of the
53rd
and Taylor of the
55th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Thomas Frederick Davenport IV; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
Thomas Frederick Davenport IV 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
Thomas 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 Mary and Tom Davenport 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, Thomas led the replacement of an existing arbor
and swing at Fire Station #27 in Atlanta; and
WHEREAS,
an outstanding Georgian, Thomas 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 Thomas Frederick Davenport IV 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 Thomas
Frederick Davenport IV.
