25 LC 112 2774 House Resolution 106 By: Representatives Dubnik of the 29 th , Dunahoo of the 31 st , and Carson of the 46 th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Trail Life USA; and for other purposes. 1 WHEREAS, Trail Life USA partners with churches to provide a Christ centered outdoor2 adventure with an emphasis on character development and leadership to boys and young men3 in 49 states and connects boys with friends, dads, and godly mentors in a safe,4 unapologetically Christian environment; and5 WHEREAS, the organization's mission is to guide generations of courageous young men to6 honor God, lead with integrity, serve others, and experience outdoor adventure; and7 WHEREAS, its motto is to walk worthy and is inspired by Colossians 1:10; its oath states,8 "on my honor, I will do my best to serve God and my country; to respect authority; to be a9 good steward of creation; and to treat others as I want to be treated"; and10 WHEREAS, Trail Life USA's robust awards program culminates with the esteemed Freedom11 Award, which is already gaining recognition with Christian colleges and universities as a12 symbol of high character, leadership experience, and skills; and13 H. R. 106 - 1 - 25 LC 112 2774 WHEREAS, there are more than 35,869 trailmen and 1,133 troops in the United States, 14 including 2,271 trailmen and 57 troops in Georgia; and15 WHEREAS, Trail Life USA actively pursues a praiseworthy mission for spiritual and16 character development of youth through Christ centered programming, and in doing so is17 laying the foundation for the success of future generations; and18 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding achievements of this19 extraordinary organization be appropriately recognized.20 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that21 the members of this body recognize and commend Trail Life USA for its tireless efforts in22 shaping the youth of Georgia and the United States and wish them continued success.23 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized24 and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to Trail25 Life USA.26 H. R. 106 - 2 -