Georgia CommonsSenate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
SR 466: Fegans, Ja'Karil; commend
Last action March 27, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution honors Ja'Karil Fegans of Savannah for earning the Eagle Scout rank, the highest achievement in the Boy Scouts of America.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate recognizing Ja'Karil Fegans, a member of Boy Scout Troop 1 at First Presbyterian Church of Savannah, for reaching the rank of Eagle Scout. The resolution describes his scouting achievements, including a service project in which he built outdoor benches for his school, Bethesda Academy in Chatham County. It also notes his roles as a Junior Usher and aspiring Deacon at First African Baptist Church of East Savannah and as a member of his school's basketball team. The resolution does not create, change, or repeal any law. It formally commends and congratulates Fegans and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide him with a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally commends and congratulates Ja'Karil Fegans for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
- Recites biographical details about his scouting achievements, community service project, and church and school activities.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Fegans.
Who it affects
This resolution names and honors one individual, Ja'Karil Fegans, along with references to his Boy Scout troop, his school Bethesda Academy, and his church, First African Baptist Church of East Savannah. It has no broader legal effect on other Georgians.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic rather than legal weight. It gives official recognition from the Georgia Senate to a young Savannah resident's achievement, but it does not change any law, create funding, or affect anyone beyond the honoree.
Key provisions
- The resolution's preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) describes Fegans's completion of the Eagle Scout requirements and his community service project building benches for Bethesda Academy.
- The first resolving clause has the Senate commend and congratulate Fegans for reaching the Eagle Scout rank.
- The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Fegans.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Ja'Karil Fegans for his diligence and dedication to pursue the highest honor awarded by the Boy Scouts of America”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Derek Mallow (D, SD-2)
Topics
- Eagle Scout honor
- Senate resolution
- Savannah
- Boy Scouts of America