--- title: HR 706. Creel, Cole; commend collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr706 cite_as: HR 706, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr706 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr706.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr706/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71592 date: 2025-03-21 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-08-28 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/hr705.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr707.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 131 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr706.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 706 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-03-21 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Scott Hilton - Chris Erwin - Charles Cannon - David Jenkins - Jesse Petrea - Devan Seabaugh text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR706/2025 upstream_id: 2012792 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - Eagle Scout - Boy Scouts of America - commendation resolution - Georgia House of Representatives --- # HR 706. Creel, Cole; commend ## Text 25 LC 129 0365 House Resolution 706 By: Representatives Hilton of the 48th, Erwin of the 32nd, Cannon of the 172nd, Jenkins of the 136th, Petrea of the 166th, and others A RESOLUTION Commending and congratulating Cole Creel; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Cole Creel has attained the rank of Eagle Scout, the m ost distinguished rank2 conferred by the Boy Scouts of America; and3 WHEREAS, a candidate for the most exceptional award in scouting must complete a4 rigorous program of training and demonstrate his proficiency in selected scouting techniques5 and the attainment of the highest ideals of scouting; and6 WHEREAS, only one scout out of 97 ever reaches this lofty level of achievement, and Cole7 has ably evidenced his aptitude and competency in mastering the various special skills taught8 through the Scouts BSA program; and9 WHEREAS, this hard-working young man has demonstrated great lea dership skills and10 initiative during his years with the Scouts BSA program; and11 WHEREAS, an outstanding Georgian, Cole has truly exhibited a commitment to the scouting12 principles of honesty and fairness and has consistently conduct ed himself in a manner13 becoming of an Eagle Scout; and14 H. R. 706 - 1 - 25 LC 129 0365 WHEREAS, the perseverance and determination displayed by this exceptional young leader15 set an example for all Georgians, and great success is surely in this young man's future.16 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that17 the members of this body commend Cole Creel for his diligence and dedication in pursuing18 the highest honor awarded by the Boy Scouts of America and congratulate him on attaining19 the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout.20 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized21 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Cole22 Creel. 23 H. R. 706 - 2 - ## 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 formally commends Cole Creel for earning the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor given by the Boy Scouts of America. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring an individual, Cole Creel, for reaching Eagle Scout rank in the Scouts BSA program. The resolution recites the requirements for the rank, noting that only a small fraction of scouts ever achieve it, and praises Creel's leadership, honesty, and dedication. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Creel as a keepsake. ### What it does - Formally commends and congratulates Cole Creel for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in the Scouts BSA program. - States findings that Eagle Scout is the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America and is rarely achieved. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for Creel. ### Who it affects The resolution names and honors one individual, Cole Creel. It also directs an action by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute a copy of the document. ### Why it matters This resolution has no legal effect and does not change Georgia law, funding, or regulations. It serves as a public, official recognition of a young Georgian's personal achievement in scouting. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe the Eagle Scout rank as the most distinguished rank in the Boy Scouts of America and note it is rarely attained. - The resolved clause formally commends and congratulates Cole Creel for reaching Eagle Scout. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy of the resolution to Creel. ## Status - Status: Passed (2025-03-21) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2025-03-21) - Sponsors: Scott Hilton, Chris Erwin, Charles Cannon, David Jenkins, Jesse Petrea, Devan Seabaugh - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71592 > The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr706.md?full=1