MS SC626

Congratulates 17 Eagle Scouts from the 2014-2015 Senior Class at Jackson Academy for achieving the highest rank in Boy Scouts of America, which only 7% of all Boy Scouts attain.

Recognizes the Eagle Scouts' accomplishments including earning 400+ combined merit badges, progressing through six rank advancements, and completing community service projects such as coat drives, park improvements, and landscaping for various local charities and organizations.

Names the 17 Eagle Scouts: Kent McNamara, Bryan Sumner, Wade Chesney, Luke Ross, Hunter Berry, Reed Galloway, Grady Fisher, Wesley Rule, Wyatt Powell, Reid Watson, Daniel Fletcher, Will Laird, Blake Mills, Curt Knight, Davis Guild, Phillip Talley, and Garner Cheney.

Highlights statistics showing high percentages of military academy graduates and prominent professionals were Boy Scouts, emphasizing the life skills and leadership development gained through scouting.

Directs that the resolution be presented to the 17 scouts, their families, the Scoutmaster, Jackson Academy's Headmaster, and the Capitol Press Corps.