Georgia House Bill HR1883

Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/23/26
• Enrolled: 3/23/26
• Passed: 3/23/26

Caption

Poole, Halen Christopher; commend

Summary

House Resolution 1883 is a ceremonial resolution commending and congratulating Halen Christopher Poole of LaFayette, Georgia, on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in Troop 1 of the Boy Scouts of America. The resolution highlights that Eagle Scout is the highest rank in scouting, notes that only a very small percentage of participants achieve it, and recognizes Poole’s completion of 50 merit badges and a major service project. The resolution specifically describes Poole’s service project as building fish attractors for LaFayette City Lake and constructing a kiosk with a map showing where the fish are located. It also praises his leadership, initiative, perseverance, and commitment to the values of honesty and fairness associated with scouting. The measure directs the Clerk of the House to provide an appropriate copy of the resolution to Poole.

Impact

HR 1883 does not change state law, create new programs, or appropriate funds. Its effect is purely honorary: it places the Georgia House of Representatives’ commendation into the official record and authorizes distribution of the resolution to Halen Christopher Poole. The only affected parties are Poole, his troop, and the local community recognized through the service project.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the resolution is entirely positive and congratulatory. The bill text frames Poole’s achievement as exceptional and worthy of public recognition, and there is no indication of opposition, controversy, or divided voting. No committee discussion or recorded votes are provided, which is consistent with a routine ceremonial resolution.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention in the available materials. The resolution is a noncontroversial recognition measure, and the context includes no committee transcripts, amendments, or recorded votes suggesting disagreement. Any discussion would likely have centered only on the appropriateness of honoring an Eagle Scout and the local service project, not on policy differences.