Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 706: Creel, Cole; commend
Last action March 21, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Cole Creel of the 48th district area for earning the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor in the Boy Scouts of America's Scouts BSA program.
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In plain language
This resolution is a ceremonial honor passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any law. Instead, it formally recognizes Cole Creel for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, noting that only a small fraction of scouts reach this level. The resolution states that the House commends Cole Creel for his diligence and dedication and congratulates him on the achievement. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for Cole Creel to keep as a memento of the recognition.
What the bill does
- Formally commends and congratulates Cole Creel for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
- States findings about the rigor of the Eagle Scout program and the rarity of the achievement.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Cole Creel.
- Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Cole Creel. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to him.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect on Georgians generally. Its practical impact is limited to publicly recognizing one individual's personal achievement through an official act of the Georgia House of Representatives.
Key provisions
- Whereas clauses describe the Eagle Scout rank as the most distinguished honor in the Boy Scouts of America and note that only about one in 97 scouts achieves it.
- The resolving clause formally commends and congratulates Cole Creel for reaching the rank of Eagle Scout.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to Cole Creel.
From the bill
“only one scout out of 97 ever reaches this lofty level of achievement”
“the members of this body commend Cole Creel for his diligence and dedication in pursuing the highest honor awarded by the Boy Scouts of America”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Scott Hilton (R, HD-48)
- Chris Erwin (R, HD-32)
- Chas Cannon (R, HD-172)
- David Jenkins (R, HD-136)
- Jesse Petrea (R, HD-166)
- Devan Seabaugh (R, HD-34)
Topics
- Eagle Scout honor
- Boy Scouts of America
- House commendation resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives