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House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR 1765: Poole, Haden Christopher; commend

Last action March 18, 2026 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution formally commends Haden Christopher Poole of LaFayette for earning the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor in the Boy Scouts of America.

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In plain language

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Haden Christopher Poole, a member of Troop 1 in LaFayette, Georgia, for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. The text describes the demanding requirements for the rank, noting that only a small fraction of scouts ever reach it, and highlights that Poole earned 50 merit badges and completed a service project building fish attractors and an informational kiosk for LaFayette City Lake. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally states that the House commends and congratulates Poole for his dedication and leadership, and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.

What the bill does

  • Formally commends and congratulates Haden Christopher Poole for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
  • Recites his accomplishments, including earning 50 merit badges and completing a community service project at LaFayette City Lake.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Poole.

Who it affects

The resolution names and honors one individual, Haden Christopher Poole, and references his scout troop and local community in LaFayette, Georgia. It also directs a small administrative task to the Clerk of the House of Representatives.

Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect and does not change any Georgia law. Its practical significance is ceremonial: it creates an official House record honoring Poole's achievement, which he receives as a keepsake copy from the Clerk's office.

Key provisions

  • The resolution recites the requirements for Eagle Scout rank and notes that only one in 97 scouts reaches this level.
  • It describes Poole's specific accomplishments, including 50 merit badges and a fish attractor and kiosk project at LaFayette City Lake.
  • The resolving clause has the House commend and congratulate Poole for reaching the rank of Eagle Scout.
  • A further clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to Poole.

From the bill

only one scout out of 97 ever reaches this lofty level of achievement, and Haden has ably evidenced his aptitude and competency in mastering the various special skills taught through the Scouts BSA program

Describes the rarity of the Eagle Scout rank and Poole's success in reaching it.

Status timeline

  1. 2026-03-18House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2026-03-18House First Readers (House)
  3. 2026-03-18House Hopper (House)

Sponsors

  • Steve Tarvin (R, HD-002)Primary sponsor
  • Mike Cameron (R, HD-001)

Topics

  • Eagle Scout
  • Boy Scouts of America
  • LaFayette Georgia
  • legislative commendation

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