Georgia HR 131: Chapman, Garrett Whitt; commend

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House Resolution 131
By: Representatives Lindsey of the 54
th, Wilkinson of the 52
nd, and Golick of the 40
th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Garrett Whitt Chapman; and for other purposes.1
WHEREAS, Garrett Whitt Chapman has attained the rank of Eagle Scout, the most2
distinguished rank conferred by the Boy Scouts of America; and3
WHEREAS, Garrett Whitt Chapman, a loving son of Michael Chapman and Lynda Whitt4
Chapman, is a junior at The Lovett School; and5
WHEREAS, a candidate for the most exceptional award in scouting must complete a6
rigorous program of training and demonstrate his proficiency in selected scouting techniques7
and attainment of the highest ideals of scouting; and8
WHEREAS, only one scout out of 97 ever reaches this lofty level of achievement, and9
Garrett has ably evidenced his aptitude and competency in mastering the various special10
skills taught through the Boy Scout program; and11
WHEREAS, this hard-working young man is a member of Troop 197, which is based at the12
Westminster Schools, and has demonstrated great leadership skills and initiative during his13
years with the Boy Scouts of America program; and14
WHEREAS, as his Eagle Scout project, Garrett completed a walking path in the Garden Hills15
neighborhood of Atlanta and remodeled surrounding trails; and16
WHEREAS, he is an remarkable student and athlete at The Lovett School; he is currently the17
lead hurdler on the Lovett track team and the recipient of the school's Jordan Lowell18
Citizenship Award; and19
WHEREAS, Garrett Whitt Chapman also attends the Church of the Apostles, where he is an20
active member of the youth program; and21

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WHEREAS, an outstanding Georgia, Garrett Whitt Chapman has truly exhibited a22
commitment to the scouting principles of honest and fairness and has consistently conducted23
himself in a manner becoming an Eagle Scout; and24
WHEREAS, Garrett Whitt Chapman's previous recognitions in scouting include the Order25
of the Arrow and becoming the first scout in his Troop's history to receive the "Triple26
Crown" award; and27
WHEREAS, the perseverance and determination displayed by this exceptional young leader28
is an example for all Georgians, and great success is surely in this young man's future.29
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that30
the members of this body commend Garrett Whitt Chapman for his diligence and dedication31
in pursuing the highest honor awarded by the Boy Scouts of America and congratulate him32
on attaining the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout.33
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized34
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Garrett Whitt Chapman.35