Georgia Commons

House · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

HR1644: HR1644 Penner, Grant; commend

Last action March 6, 2026 · House Read and Adopted

A Georgia House resolution formally commends Grant Penner for earning the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor in Scouting America.

In plain language

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes Grant Penner for reaching the rank of Eagle Scout, the top rank in the Scouts BSA program run by Scouting America. The resolution describes Grant's Eagle Scout project, building four reusable hardwood A-frame signs for Bub's Run, a nonprofit 5K race that raises money for youth health groups. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for Grant Penner as a keepsake recognizing his achievement.

What the bill does

  • Formally commends and congratulates Grant Penner for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in the Scouts BSA program.
  • States that Grant completed an Eagle project building four reusable hardwood A-frame signs for the Bub's Run charity 5K.
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Grant Penner.
  • Carries no legal or funding effect beyond the House's formal recognition.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names Grant Penner, an Eagle Scout, and references the Bub's Run charity race he supported through his project. It has no broader effect on other Georgians, agencies, or organizations.

Why it matters

The resolution has no practical or legal effect on Georgians; it is a symbolic honor. Its main real-world consequence is that Grant Penner receives an official printed copy from the House as recognition of his Eagle Scout achievement.

Key provisions

  • The whereas clauses describe the rarity and rigor of the Eagle Scout rank and detail Grant's community project for Bub's Run.
  • The resolving clause commends and congratulates Grant Penner for reaching the rank of Eagle Scout.
  • A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for Grant Penner.

From the bill

only one scout out of 97 ever reaches this lofty level of achievement

The resolution notes how rare it is for a scout to reach Eagle Scout rank.

Grant completed an Eagle project to build four13 reusable hardwood A-Frame signs for Bub's Run, a not-for-profit 5K fun run

Describes the community service project Grant completed to earn Eagle Scout rank.

Status timeline

  1. 2026-03-06House Read and Adopted (House)
  2. 2026-03-06House Hopper (House)
  3. 2026-03-06House First Readers (House)

Sponsors

  • John Carson (R, HD-046)Primary sponsor
  • Ginny Ehrhart (R, HD-036)
  • Jordan Ridley (R, HD-022)

Topics

  • Eagle Scout
  • Scouting America
  • commendation resolution
  • youth achievement

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