HR14: HR14 Butler, Thomas Elliot; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Thomas Elliot Butler, a member of Troop 705, for reaching the rank of Eagle Scout. It recounts his leadership roles in scouting, including serving as senior patrol leader, assistant patrol leader, patrol leader, and troop guide, and notes he earned 21 merit badges. The resolution also highlights his Eagle Scout project, a playground and church revitalization effort at Monroe First Methodist. The operative part of the resolution has the House commend and congratulate Butler for his achievement, and it directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him. The measure has no effect on state law and creates no funding, rules, or penalties.

• Formally commends and congratulates Thomas Elliot Butler for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America.
• Recites his leadership positions in Troop 705, including senior patrol leader, assistant patrol leader, patrol leader, and troop guide, and his 21 merit badges.
• Describes his Eagle Scout community project, a playground and church revitalization at Monroe First Methodist.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Butler.

This resolution names and honors one individual, Thomas Elliot Butler, and references his scout troop, Troop 705, and Monroe First Methodist church. It does not impose any obligations on the public, businesses, or government agencies beyond the Clerk of the House.

The resolution has no legal or regulatory effect; it is a ceremonial honor. Its practical significance is limited to a formal, on-the-record commendation from the Georgia House of Representatives and a keepsake copy delivered to the honoree.

• The whereas clauses describe the Eagle Scout rank, the rigor of the scouting program, and Butler's specific accomplishments and leadership roles.
• The first resolving clause has the House commend and congratulate Butler for reaching the rank of Eagle Scout.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Butler.

1. 2025-01-13House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-01-13House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-01-13House Hopper (House)

• Bruce Williamson (R, HD-112)Primary sponsor

• Eagle Scout honor
• Boy Scouts of America
• commendation resolution
• Monroe Georgia
• community service