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18107750DWHEREAS, Preston Battle IV, an Emporia resident and dedicated member of the Boy Scouts of America, has earned the distinguished rank of Eagle Scout; and
WHEREAS, Preston Battle first entered Scouting at age five as a member of the Cub Scouts and later joined Boy Scout Troop 232 in Purdy; and
WHEREAS, Preston Battle has met and exceeded the requirements for the Eagle rank, achieving merit badges in a wide range of subjects, including emergency preparedness, shooting, soil and water conservation, traffic safety, and photography; and
WHEREAS, for his Eagle Scout project, Preston Battle enlisted the help of community volunteers and fellow Scouts from Troop 232 to construct bricked landscaping boxes for Oak Grove Baptist Church in Emporia; and
WHEREAS, a talented student, Preston Battle is a senior at Greensville County High School with dual enrollment credit classes at Southside Virginia Community College; he is a member of the varsity baseball team and has received several academic honors, including the Superintendent’s Award; and
WHEREAS, Preston Battle is also an Emporia Fire Department cadet, a member of the Emporia Jaycees, and a dedicated employee at an appliance and hardware store; and
WHEREAS, Preston Battle has received early decision acceptance to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, where he intends to study wildlife management and conservation; and
WHEREAS, through his commitment to volunteerism and conservation, Preston Battle has exemplified the ideals of the Boy Scouts of America and provided valuable service to his community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Preston Battle IV hereby be commended for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Preston Battle IV as an expression of the House of Delegates’ admiration for his diligent service and contributions to the community.