SR466: SR466 Fegans, Ja'Karil; commend

25 LC 129 0311 Senate Resolution 466 By: Senator Mallow of the 2nd A RESOLUTION Commending and congratulating Ja'Karil Fegans; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Ja'Karil Fegans, a Life Scout in Boy Scout Troop number 1 at First Presbyterian2 Church of Savannah, has attained the rank of Eagle Scout, the m ost distinguished rank3 conferred by the Boy Scouts of America; and4 WHEREAS, very few scouts ever reach this level of achievement which requires candidates5 to complete a rigorous program of training and demonstrate proficiency in selected scouting6 techniques for attainment of this most exceptional award in scouting; and7 WHEREAS, under the guidance of Troop Leader James Lee, Ja'Karil has ably evidenced his8 aptitude and competency in mastering the various skills taught through the Boy Scout9 program; and10 WHEREAS, to complete his project, Ja'Karil constructed outdoor benches for his school,11 Bethesda Academy in Chatham County, Savannah, Georgia; and12 S. R. 466 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0311 WHEREAS, an outstanding young Georgian, Ja'Karil Fegans has tru ly exhibited a13 commitment to the scouting principles of honesty, fairness and integrity and he has14 consistently conducted himself in a manner becoming an Eagle Scout; and15 WHEREAS, Ja'Karil serves as a Junior Usher and aspiring Deacon at First African Baptist16 Church of East Savannah, and he is a member of the Junior Varsi ty Basketball team at17 Bethesda Academy; and18 WHEREAS, approval by the Scout Review Board and the final Eagle Scout Court of Honor19 are testaments to the perseverance and determination needed to be the type of young leader20 with high moral standards that make Ja'Karil an example for all Georgians, and great success21 is surely in this young man's future.22 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body23 commend Ja'Karil Fegans for his diligence and dedication to pur sue the highest honor24 awarded by the Boy Scouts of America and congratulate him on at taining the prestigious25 rank of Eagle Scout.26 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed27 to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Ja'Karil Fegans.28 S. R. 466 - 2 -