Georgia General Assembly

Commending and congratulating Trevor Scott Cornett Smith, Eagle Scout; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, on May 29, 2005, Trevor Scott Cornett Smith of Troop 220, Warner Robins, Georgia, passed his Board of Review for Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS, a candidate for Eagle Scout, the highest rank in scouting, must complete a rigorous program of training and demonstrate proficiency in selected scouting techniques and attainment of the highest ideals of scouting; and

WHEREAS, Trevor Smith's long trail to the rank of Eagle Scout began in the summer of 1994, when he was a Tiger Cub with Pack 156 of Windcrest, Texas, and he moved through the ranks of Cub, Bear, and Webelos quickly, demonstrating his aptitude and competency in mastering the various special skills taught through the Boy Scout program; and

WHEREAS, he became an active member of Troop 166 of Vogelweh, Germany, in March, 1999, and passed his boards of review for Tenderfoot on April 19, 1999, for Second Class on October 1, 1999, and First Class Scout on October 29, 1999; and

WHEREAS, he continued his trail with Troop 12 of Ramstein, Germany, becoming a Star Scout on September 19, 2000, and Life Scout on October 2, 2002; and

WHEREAS, along his trail to Eagle rank, he has earned 31 merit badges, and has exhibited stellar leadership qualities in serving in vital leadership roles as instructor, quartermaster, troop guide, chaplain's aide, librarian, assistant senior patrol leader, and junior assistant scoutmaster; and

WHEREAS, he was a founding member of two High Adventure Venture Crews, and is serving as president of Crew 220 of Warner Robins, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, as his Eagle project, he built a prayer garden for the Landstuhl Fisher House,
providing a quiet place for people to sit and seek peace at a Fisher House, where a "home away from home" is available for family members of Americans serving in the military forces to be close to a loved one during hospitalization; and his project included raising funds, designing the plan for the garden, and supervising the construction of a walkway and deck with paving stones; and

WHEREAS, he is a member of the senior class of Houston County High School, where he is an active member of the foreign language club, and plans to pursue a degree in international business; and

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

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Trevor Scott Cornett Smith 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 Trevor Scott Cornett Smith.