HR 14: Butler, Thomas Elliot; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Thomas Elliot Butler for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank given by the Boy Scouts of America (now called Scouts BSA). It does not change any Georgia law. The resolution describes Thomas's achievements, including serving as senior patrol leader and in other troop leadership roles, earning 21 merit badges, and completing an Eagle Scout leadership project that revitalized a playground and church space at Monroe First Methodist. The House formally commends and congratulates him and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.

• Formally commends and congratulates Thomas Elliot Butler for reaching the rank of Eagle Scout.
• Recites his leadership roles in Troop 705, including senior patrol leader, assistant patrol leader, patrol leader, and troop guide.
• Notes he earned 21 merit badges and led a community project revitalizing a playground and church at Monroe First Methodist.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Thomas Elliot Butler.

This resolution directly names and honors one individual, Thomas Elliot Butler, along with his scouting troop, Troop 705, and Monroe First Methodist, where his community project took place. It has no broader legal effect on other Georgians.

The resolution carries no legal or financial consequences and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic and personal, giving official recognition from the state legislature to a young Georgian's scouting achievement and community service project.

• The resolution's whereas clauses describe Thomas Elliot Butler's scouting achievements, including his leadership roles and 21 merit badges.
• The resolution states he completed a playground and church revitalization project at Monroe First Methodist as his Eagle Scout project.
• The resolved clause has the House commend and congratulate him for reaching Eagle Scout rank.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to him.

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
• Boy Scouts of America
• legislative commendation
• Monroe Georgia
• community service