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TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR ANDREW THARPE SINGER OF AIKEN FOR HIS NOTEWORTHY ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO CONGRATULATE HIM UPON ACHIEVING THE PRESTIGIOUS RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT, THE HIGHEST AWARD IN SCOUTING.
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are pleased to learn that Andrew Tharpe Singer of Troop 115 has successfully completed the requirements for the rank of Eagle Scout; and
Whereas, to earn the rank of Eagle Scout, a Boy Scout must demonstrate that he lives by the principles of the Scout Oath and Law in his daily life; he must plan, develop, and give leadership to others in a service project helpful to any religious institution, any school, or his community; and he must earn a total of twenty-one merit badges, actively serve in a position of responsibility within his troop for six months, take part in a Scoutmaster conference, and successfully complete an Eagle Scout board of review; and
Whereas, only about 5% of Boy Scouts complete these rigorous requirements to achieve the coveted rank of Eagle Scout; and
Whereas, in the early 1900s throughout the British Empire, the Scout Movement began to form troops as a result of reading Lord Robert Baden-Powell's "Aids to Scouting," written to train soldiers. In 1910, at the age of fifty-three, Lord Baden-Powell retired from a highly successful career as a scout in the British army to give his attention to this work; and
Whereas, as an outgrowth of the Scout Movement in England and with the endorsement of the Chief Scout of the World, Lord Baden-Powell, the Boy Scouts of America was formed in 1910, and for a century it has shaped future leaders of America by combining educational activities with lifelong values and fun; and
Whereas, Andrew officially earned the rank of Eagle Scout on March 24, 2022, and will have his Eagle Court of Honor ceremony on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at the Knights of Columbus in Aiken, South Carolina; and
Whereas, in working toward becoming an Eagle Scout, Andrew earned thirty-two merit badges and served in a variety of leadership roles in his troop. He earned two religious badges, completed the Bishop England Trek, and was invited to participate in the St. George Trek in Philmont, New Mexico; and
Whereas, for his Eagle Scout Project, Andrew constructed a basketball court and goal for the St. John Bosco Youth Center at St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church. To accomplish this project, Andrew planned, organized, directed, and collaborated with a utility provider, a concrete company, the church facilities director, the church youth director, and fellow scouts to complete the project; and
Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives are grateful for the legacy of Scouting in America and take great pride in acknowledging the accomplishments of young South Carolinians like Andrew Tharpe Singer who selflessly give of their time, talents, and energy to enrich their local communities and our State. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and honor Andrew Tharpe Singer of Aiken for his noteworthy achievements in the Boy Scouts of America and congratulate him upon achieving the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout, the highest award in Scouting.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Andrew Tharpe Singer.
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