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House Resolution 26EX

By: Representative Hill of the 21st

A RESOLUTION

Commending Benjamin Lee Thacker; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Benjamin Lee Thacker of Troop 241 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 Benjamin Lee Thacker has ably demonstrated his aptitude and competency in mastering the various special skills taught through the Boy Scout program; and

WHEREAS, Benjamin's service project was the designing, installation, and maintenance of the entrance landscaping of Canton First United Methodist Church using various plant materials to depict the church's symbol of a cross with a flame to the left; 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 an Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS, in a world which consistently seems to accentuate the negative aspects of the actions of young people, it is abundantly fitting and proper for this body to recognize with particularity the outstanding accomplishments of this extraordinary individual.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Benjamin Lee Thacker 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 Benjamin Lee Thacker.