STATUS: Pending Committee Action in House of Origin
4404-1:N:01/15/1998:ic/ic LRS98-31
COMMENDING IAN BLACKBURN ON OBTAINING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.
WHEREAS, Ian Blackburn, a member of Boy Scout Troop 20 for four years, has successfully completed the requirements for the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout, scouting's highest honor, and will be recognized by a Court of Honor Ceremony at Saint John's Catholic Parish, Ozark, Alabama, on March, 1998; and
WHEREAS, Ian earned this coveted rank through countless hours of hard work by earning 36 merit badges and has faithfully served as Patrol Leader, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Instructor, Historian, Bugler, and Troop Guide; and
WHEREAS, an exceptionally talented young man, he is an Ordeal member of Order of the Arrow, served on the staffs of Boy Scout Summer Camp, Woodlore Camping School, Webelos Resident Camp, and Cub Scout Day Camp, and built a loading dock for the Carroll High School Band for his community project toward earning Eagle Scout; and
WHEREAS, Ian Blackburn, in whom we take great pride has indeed developed leadership ability and earned the esteem of his community and fellow scouts, and his scouting achievements reflect the highest ideals of American youth; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That Ian is congratulated on his achievement of the rank of Eagle Scout and commended for his outstanding attainment in qualifying for this high honor.
BE IT RESOLVED, That he receive a copy of this resolution of highest commendation, tribute, and esteem.