06 LC 97
0572
Senate
Resolution 1046
By:
Senator Carter of the 13th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
Clayton Andrew Cumbee on becoming an Eagle Scout; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS,
Clayton "Clay" Andrew Cumbee, of Boy Scout Troop 879 in Fitzgerald, Georgia, has
earned the rank of Eagle Scout, which will be awarded to him at an Eagle Court
of Honor in March, 2006; and
WHEREAS,
a candidate for this most exceptional award in scouting must earn 21 merit
badges, 12 of which are mandatory for the Eagle Scout program; and
WHEREAS,
only one scout out of 97 ever reaches this lofty level of achievement, and
Clayton Andrew Cumbee has ably demonstrated his aptitude and competency in
mastering the many special skills taught through the Boy Scout program;
and
WHEREAS,
this outstanding young man has truly exhibited a commitment to the scouting
principles of honesty and fairness and has consistently conducted himself in a
manner becoming of an Eagle Scout; and
WHEREAS,
in a world which all too often seems to dwell on the negative aspects of the
actions of young people, it is especially fitting and proper for this body to
recognize the outstanding accomplishments of this extraordinary young
man.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body commend
Clayton Andrew Cumbee 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 Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Clayton Andrew Cumbee.