--- title: HR 1770. Jones, Aniston; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1770 cite_as: HR 1770, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1770 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1770.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1770/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74233 date: 2026-03-18 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1769.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1771.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 134 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1770.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1770 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-03-18 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Josh Bonner - Jan Jones - Darlene Taylor - Karen Mathiak - Katie Dempsey text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1770/2025 upstream_id: 2135869 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - Eagle Scout - ceremonial resolution - Peachtree City - Scouts BSA - youth achievement --- # HR 1770. Jones, Aniston; commend ## Text House Resolution 1770 By: Representatives Bonner of the 73rd, Jones of the 47th, Taylor of the 173rd, Mathiak of the 82nd, and Dempsey of the 13th A RESOLUTION Commending and congratulating Aniston Jones; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, Aniston Jones has attained the rank of Eagle Scout, the most distinguished rank conferred by Scouting America; and WHEREAS, a candidate for the most exceptional award in scouting must complete a rigorous program of training and demonstrate her proficiency in selected scouting techniques and the attainment of the highest ideals of scouting; and WHEREAS, only one scout out of 97 ever reaches this lofty level of achievement, and Aniston Jones has ably evidenced her aptitude and competency in mastering the various special skills taught through the Scouts BSA program; and WHEREAS, this hard-working young woman has demonstrated great leadership skills and initiative and has truly exhibited a commitment to the scouting principles of honesty and fairness during her years with the Scouts BSA program; and WHEREAS, a member of Troop 219, Aniston Jones led an Eagle project to beautify the courtyard of Peachtree City Elementary, providing students with a vibrant, welcoming space to learn, grow, and connect with nature; and WHEREAS, the perseverance and determination displayed by this exceptional young leader set an example for all Georgians, and great success is surely in this young woman's future. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend Aniston Jones for her diligence and dedication in pursuing the highest honor awarded by Scouting America and congratulate her on attaining the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Aniston Jones. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution commends Aniston Jones of Peachtree City for earning the Eagle Scout rank, the highest honor in Scouts BSA. ### Plain-language summary This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Aniston Jones, a member of Troop 219, for reaching the rank of Eagle Scout through Scouting America's Scouts BSA program. The text describes the rigorous training and skill requirements needed to earn the rank, noting that only a small fraction of scouts ever achieve it. The resolution highlights that Jones led an Eagle Scout project to beautify the courtyard at Peachtree City Elementary School, creating a welcoming outdoor space for students. It formally commends her for her diligence and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. ### What it does - Formally commends and congratulates Aniston Jones for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in the Scouts BSA program. - Describes her Eagle Scout project, which beautified the courtyard at Peachtree City Elementary school. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Jones. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names Aniston Jones, a member of Troop 219, and references Peachtree City Elementary school, which benefited from her Eagle Scout beautification project. It also involves the Clerk of the House, who must prepare the ceremonial copy. ### Why it matters This is a ceremonial resolution with no regulatory or funding effect. It formally recognizes a young Georgian's achievement in Scouts BSA and creates an official record and keepsake copy honoring her Eagle Scout project at a local elementary school. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses explain the rarity and rigor of the Eagle Scout rank, noting only one scout in 97 reaches it. - The resolved clause commends Jones for pursuing the honor and congratulates her on attaining Eagle Scout rank. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Jones. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-03-18) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-18) - Sponsors: Josh Bonner, Jan Jones, Darlene Taylor, Karen Mathiak, Katie Dempsey - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74233 > The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1770.md?full=1