South Carolina General Assembly
116th Session, 2005-2006
S. 1454
STATUS INFORMATION
Senate Resolution
Sponsors: Senators Knotts, Alexander, Anderson, Bryant, Campsen, Cleary, Courson, Cromer, Drummond, Elliott, Fair, Ford, Gregory, Grooms, Hawkins, Hayes, Hutto, Jackson, Land, Leatherman, Leventis, Lourie, Malloy, Martin, Matthews, McConnell, McGill, Mescher, Moore, O'Dell, Patterson, Peeler, Pinckney, Rankin, Reese, Richardson, Ritchie, Ryberg, Scott, Setzler, Sheheen, Short, J.Verne Smith, Thomas, Verdin and Williams
Document Path: l:\council\bills\ggs\22568sj06.doc
Introduced in the Senate on May 30, 2006
Adopted by the Senate on May 30, 2006
Summary: Ryan David Wilkie
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
Date Body Action Description with journal page number
5/30/2006 Senate Introduced and adopted SJ7
VERSIONS OF THIS BILL
5/30/2006
A SENATE RESOLUTION
TO CONGRATULATE AND HONOR RYAN DAVID WILKIE OF LEXINGTON COUNTY ON ACHIEVING THE ELITE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT WITH THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND TO WISH HIM FURTHER SUCCESS IN ALL OF HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
Whereas, it is with great pride that the Senate honors South Carolina youth like Ryan David Wilkie of Lexington County who selflessly give of their time, talents, and energy to better their local communities, the State, and ultimately our nation; and
Whereas, those scouts who have attained the rank of Eagle are some of the best ambassadors the State could have, as they represent the qualities consistent with those held by the founders of this nation during its creation. The rank of Eagle Scout is a tremendous honor that very few scouts attain and is recognized as one of the most prestigious awards that a young man can earn; and
Whereas, the son of David and Valerie Wilkie, this White Knoll High School student joined the Boy Scouts of America as a Webelos Scout in the fourth grade and continued throughout his life, culminating in his achieving the rank of Eagle Scout on April 27, 2006; and
Whereas, for his Eagle Scout Service Project, Ryan conceived and implemented the transformation of an empty dirt courtyard at the Lexington United Methodist Church into a landscaped meditation courtyard. This project added a lighted wood cross, plants, flowers, irrigation system, and a lighted fountain; and
Whereas, since joining the Boy Scouts of America, Ryan has held numerous leadership positions, including Senior Patrol Leader, Patrol Leader, and Troop Guide. Ryan is a member of the Order of the Arrow, the national honor society of the Boy Scouts of America, and he attended the Boy Scouts of America 2005 National Jamboree at Fort A. P. Hill, Virginia, as a Patrol Leader; and
Whereas, for his exceptional works, Ryan has received the God and Life Award and the World Conservation Award; and
Whereas, Ryan plays trumpet in the White Knoll High School Band and upon graduating high school he hopes to attend the United States Naval Academy, study physics, and, after serving his country, would like to become an astronomer; and
Whereas, the members of the Senate are pleased to recognize this South Carolina son who serves as a positive role model, not just for Boy Scouts, but for all of South Carolina’s young people. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate and honor Ryan David Wilkie of Lexington County on achieving the elite rank of Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America and wish him further success in all of his future endeavors.
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Ryan David Wilkie.
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