Georgia CommonsHR1883: HR1883 Poole, Halen Christopher; commend
Last action March 23, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Halen Christopher Poole of LaFayette for reaching the rank of Eagle Scout, the top honor in the Boy Scouts of America program.
In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Halen Christopher Poole, a member of Troop 1 in LaFayette, Georgia, for earning the rank of Eagle Scout. The text describes the achievement as one reached by only a small fraction of scouts nationwide and notes that Poole earned 50 merit badges and completed a service project building fish attractors and an informational kiosk for LaFayette City Lake. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the House's congratulations and dedication to Poole, and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.
What the bill does
- Formally commends and congratulates Halen Christopher Poole for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
- Recites his accomplishments, including earning 50 merit badges and completing a lake service project.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Poole.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Halen Christopher Poole. 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
This is a ceremonial honor with no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. Its practical result is a formal House document recognizing Poole's scouting achievement, which he can keep as a personal record of recognition by the state legislature.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe Poole's Eagle Scout rank, his troop, his 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 for reaching the rank of Eagle Scout.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available for distribution to Poole.
From the bill
“only 0.3 percent of the total population reaches this lofty level of achievement”
“the members of this body commend Halen Christopher Poole for his diligence and dedication”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Steve Tarvin (R, HD-002)
- Mike Cameron (R, HD-001)
Topics
- Eagle Scout
- Boy Scouts of America
- LaFayette Georgia
- legislative commendation