Georgia CommonsHR 1883: Poole, Halen Christopher; commend
Last action March 23, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Halen 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 is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing a specific individual's personal achievement rather than a change to state law. It honors Halen Christopher Poole, a member of Troop 1 in LaFayette, Georgia, for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. The resolution recounts his accomplishments, including earning 50 merit badges and completing a service project that built fish attractors and an informational kiosk for LaFayette City Lake. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for Poole, giving him a formal keepsake of the honor. The resolution does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute.
What the bill does
- Formally commends and congratulates Halen Christopher Poole for reaching the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America.
- Recites his achievements, including earning 50 merit badges and completing a service project for LaFayette City Lake.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Poole.
- Creates no new law, funding, or ongoing obligation; it is a one-time honorary statement.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Halen Christopher Poole and references his scouting troop, Troop 1 in LaFayette, Georgia. It has no legal or practical effect on other Georgians, agencies, or organizations.
Why it matters
The resolution has no regulatory or budgetary effect on Georgians generally. Its practical significance is limited to providing Poole and his community with official recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives for his achievement and community service project.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Poole's achievement of the Eagle Scout rank, noting only about 0.3 percent of the population reaches this level.
- The whereas clauses detail his 50 merit badges and his service project building fish attractors and an informational kiosk for LaFayette City Lake.
- The first resolving clause formally commends and congratulates Poole on behalf of the House of Representatives.
- The final resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Poole.
From the bill
“Halen Christopher Poole has attained the rank of Eagle Scout, the most distinguished rank conferred by the Boy Scouts of America”
“only 0.3 percent of the total population reaches this lofty level of achievement”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Steve Tarvin (R, HD-002)
- Mike Cameron (R, HD-001)
Topics
- Eagle Scout honor
- LaFayette Georgia
- House resolution
- community recognition