Georgia SR 973: Franklin Springs Boy Scout Troop 70; recognize

Bill Text

16 LC 111 0242
S. R. 973
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Senate Resolution 973
By: Senator Wilkinson of the 50th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending the Franklin Springs Boy Scout Troop 70 for 50 years of1
dedicated service and leadership; and for other purposes.2
WHEREAS, the Franklin Springs Boy Scout Troop 70 was organized in 1965 and has been3
sponsored by the Franklin Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church for all of its 50-year4
existence; and5
WHEREAS, currently led by Donald David, Bobby Shores, David Moore, and present6
scoutmaster Bob Watkins, the troop has always been led by trained, capable leaders and has7
seen hundreds of young men earn merit badges and enjoy camping and other scouting8
activities; and9
WHEREAS, in addition to the regular scout activities, the troop can be found performing10
service projects, such as gathering food for the hungry, ushering and parking cars at large11
community events, building bridges and cutting trails at Victoria Bryant State Park, and12
assisting the local schools in improving and maintaining property in the community; and13
WHEREAS, the troop, whose roster lists 62 young men who have reached the rank of Eagle14
Scout, has been designated as an "Honor Troop" every year for 50 years.15
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body16
recognize and commend Franklin Springs Boy Scout Troop 70 for their many17
accomplishments over 50 years and wish them success in continuing to develop young18
leaders in our state.19
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed20
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Franklin21
Springs Boy Scout Troop 70.22