Georgia CommonsHR 1644: Penner, Grant; commend
Last action March 6, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Grant Penner for earning the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor given by Scouting America.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it recognizes Grant Penner for reaching the rank of Eagle Scout, the top rank in the Scouts BSA program, describing the training and leadership required to earn it. The resolution notes that Grant completed an Eagle Scout project building four hardwood A-Frame signs for Bub's Run, a charity 5K race that raises money for youth health groups. The House directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for Grant Penner as a keepsake.
What the bill does
- Commends and congratulates Grant Penner for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest award in the Scouts BSA program.
- Describes his Eagle Scout project, which involved building four reusable hardwood A-Frame signs for the Bub's Run charity 5K event.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Grant Penner.
Who it affects
This resolution directly names and honors Grant Penner. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for him, and indirectly recognizes the Scouts BSA program and the Bub's Run charity event.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it is a formal, symbolic honor. For Grant Penner and his family, it provides an official state recognition of his Eagle Scout achievement, which he can keep as a memento of the honor.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the significance of the Eagle Scout rank and note that only about one in 97 scouts reaches it.
- The resolved clause formally commends and congratulates Grant Penner on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Grant Penner.
From the bill
“only one scout out of 97 ever reaches this lofty level of achievement”
“the members of this body commend Grant Penner for his diligence and dedication in pursuing the highest honor awarded by Scouting America”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House Hopper (House)
- House First Readers (House)
Sponsors
- John Carson (R, HD-046)
- Ginny Ehrhart (R, HD-036)
- Jordan Ridley (R, HD-022)
Topics
- Eagle Scout honor
- Scouting America
- House resolution
- community recognition