HR1765: HR1765 Poole, Haden Christopher; commend

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Haden Christopher Poole, a member of Troop 1 in LaFayette, Georgia, for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. The text describes the requirements for earning the rank, noting that only a small fraction of scouts reach this level, and highlights that Poole earned 50 merit badges and completed a service project building fish attractors and an informational kiosk for LaFayette City Lake. The resolution formally commends Poole for his 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 distribution to Poole. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial statement recognizing an individual's personal accomplishment.

• Formally commends and congratulates Haden Christopher Poole for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Poole.
• Recites Poole's scouting achievements, including 50 merit badges and a service project at LaFayette City Lake, as the basis for the honor.

The resolution directly names and honors Haden Christopher Poole, a Boy Scout from LaFayette, Georgia. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare a copy for him.

The resolution has no legal effect and changes no Georgia law; its significance is symbolic, giving official recognition from the state legislature to a young Georgian's personal achievement in the Scouts BSA program.

• The whereas clauses describe the Eagle Scout rank as the most distinguished honor in the Boy Scouts of America and note that only one scout in 97 reaches it.
• The resolution recounts Poole's 50 merit badges and his service project building fish attractors and a kiosk for LaFayette City Lake.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives commend and congratulate Poole on reaching the rank of Eagle Scout.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Poole.

1. 2026-03-18House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-18House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-18House Hopper (House)

• Steve Tarvin (R, HD-002)Primary sponsor
• Mike Cameron (R, HD-001)

• Eagle Scout
• Boy Scouts of America
• LaFayette Georgia
• legislative commendation