South Carolina House Bill H3825

South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/29/25
• Passed: 1/29/25

Caption

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR JACKSON THOMAS BENTON OF BERKELEY COUNTY 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.

Summary

H3825 is a simple House resolution honoring Jackson Thomas Benton of Berkeley County for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout in Boy Scouts of America. The resolution recites the requirements for Eagle Scout, notes the rarity and prestige of the award, and recognizes Benton’s accomplishment as a reflection of leadership, service, and commitment to the Scout Oath and Law. The measure does not create, amend, or repeal any state law. Instead, it serves as a ceremonial recognition by the South Carolina House of Representatives and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Benton. Its practical effect is limited to public commendation and acknowledgment of a constituent’s achievement.

Impact

H3825 has no substantive impact on South Carolina statutes, regulations, or government programs. It does not appropriate funds, impose duties, or alter legal rights; rather, it is a commemorative resolution that formally recognizes an individual South Carolinian and celebrates the Boy Scouts of America’s Eagle Scout rank.

Sentiment

The sentiment around the bill is uniformly positive and congratulatory. The resolution itself is written in laudatory terms, emphasizing service, leadership, and community contribution, and the available context shows no recorded opposition, committee controversy, or negative votes. It appears to be a routine recognition measure with broad goodwill.

Contention

There is no notable policy contention in the bill or available legislative history. Because H3825 is a honorary resolution rather than a policy bill, there are no competing stakeholder positions, fiscal concerns, or legal disputes reflected in the text, votes, or committee materials. Any discussion would likely be limited to the merits of honoring the recipient and the value of Scouting, not to legislative disagreement.