MS SC608

Recognizes North Jackson Boy Scout Troop 302 for rescuing Wayne Patterson, 51, from the freezing Sipsey River in Alabama on January 20, 2013, after he slipped and injured his knee while hiking.

Details the rescue effort where Scouts converted a camping cot into a stretcher and spent two hours navigating a treacherous, muddy trail with sharp dropoffs while nearly falling into icy water multiple times.

Honors the Scouts' preparedness and response to an emergency situation, including older Scouts and fathers rotating physically demanding work while younger Scouts assisted with flashlights and trail clearing.

Names 14 participants from the troop and their fathers, including Scoutmaster Neil Payne and Scouts John Emmerich, Nicholas Burrow, Jamil Johnson, and others who participated in the rescue.

Directs that the resolution be presented to Troop 302 members and distributed to the Capitol Press Corps.