MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2001 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Senator(s) Canon

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING DANIEL CARTER OF COLUMBUS, MISSISSIPPI, FOR ATTAINING THE ULTIMATE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT.

WHEREAS, the leaders and Troop Committee Members of Boy Scout Troop 99 in Columbus, Mississippi, have announced that Daniel Carter has been found worthy of the rank of Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS, Daniel Carter was a member of Troop 33 before transferring to Troop 99; and

WHEREAS, Daniel completed all requirements for the Eagle rank and was examined by an Eagle Scout Board of Review on December 17, 2000; and

WHEREAS, his Eagle Court of Honor will be held on March 4, 2001; and

WHEREAS, Daniel Carter's service project was to build window boxes and donate them to Habitat for Humanity to use as welcome gifts to new home recipients; and

WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we commend this young Mississippian who has attained scouting's highest rank and in doing so, brings honor to his family, his school, his community and to the State of Mississippi:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend and congratulate Daniel Carter of Columbus, Mississippi, for his outstanding achievement in attaining the Eagle Scout rank, scouting's highest honor, and wish him continued success in his future scholastic and scouting endeavors.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be presented to Daniel and to his family, and be made available to the Capitol Press Corps.