Georgia CommonsHR 1645: Sandberg, Jonathan; commend
Last action March 6, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Jonathan Sandberg of the 22nd district area for reaching the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor in the Scouts BSA program.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Jonathan Sandberg for earning the rank of Eagle Scout, the top award given by Scouting America. The text describes the rigorous training and skill requirements needed to reach this rank and notes that only a small fraction of scouts ever achieve it. The resolution highlights Jonathan's Eagle project, which improved the nature trail at Kennesaw First Baptist Church by adding a bench, a picnic table, fresh mulch, borders, and flowering plants. The House formally commends and congratulates him and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for him. It does not change any Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally commends and congratulates Jonathan Sandberg on the Georgia House of Representatives' behalf for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
- Describes his Eagle Scout project improving the nature trail at Kennesaw First Baptist Church with a bench, picnic table, mulch, borders, and flowering plants.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Jonathan Sandberg.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulation, serving only as a ceremonial honor.
Who it affects
This resolution affects Jonathan Sandberg, who is honored by name, and indirectly recognizes the Scouts BSA program and Kennesaw First Baptist Church, where his community service project took place. It has no effect on the general public or state agencies.
Why it matters
The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians. Its significance is purely ceremonial, giving official recognition from the state legislature to a young person's achievement and community service project in the Kennesaw area.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses explain that Eagle Scout is the highest rank in Scouting America and that only a small share of scouts reach it.
- The whereas clauses describe Jonathan's Eagle project beautifying the nature trail at Kennesaw First Baptist Church.
- The first resolved clause formally commends and congratulates Jonathan Sandberg for attaining Eagle Scout rank.
- The second resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to him.
From the bill
“only one scout out of 97 ever reaches this lofty level of achievement”
“Jonathan led an Eagle project to beautify Kennesaw First Baptist Church's nature trail, including the addition of a bench and picnic table along with fresh mulch, boarders, and flowering plants”
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
- Kennesaw
- ceremonial resolution
- community service