HR706: HR706 Creel, Cole; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring an individual, Cole Creel, for reaching Eagle Scout rank in the Scouts BSA program. The resolution recites the requirements for the rank, noting that only a small fraction of scouts ever achieve it, and praises Creel's leadership, honesty, and dedication. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Creel as a keepsake.

• Formally commends and congratulates Cole Creel for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in the Scouts BSA program.
• States findings that Eagle Scout is the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America and is rarely achieved.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for Creel.

The resolution names and honors one individual, Cole Creel. It also directs an action by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the document.

This resolution has no legal effect and does not change Georgia law, funding, or regulations. It serves as a public, official recognition of a young Georgian's personal achievement in scouting.

• The whereas clauses describe the Eagle Scout rank as the most distinguished rank in the Boy Scouts of America and note it is rarely attained.
• The resolved clause formally commends and congratulates Cole Creel for reaching Eagle Scout.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to Creel.

1. 2025-03-21House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-03-21House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-03-21House Hopper (House)

• Scott Hilton (R, HD-048)Primary sponsor
• Chris Erwin (R, HD-032)
• Charles Cannon (R, HD-172)
• David Jenkins (R, HD-136)
• Jesse Petrea (R, HD-166)
• Devan Seabaugh (R, HD-034)

• Eagle Scout
• Boy Scouts of America
• commendation resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives