HR292 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Margie WilcoxRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Vanloock, Joseph Jacob, attaining rank of Eagle Scout, commended

Summary

HR292 commends Joseph Jacob VanLoock for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout and recognizes his achievements and service.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill would officially recognize Joseph Jacob VanLoock, a member of Boy Scout Troop 1028 in Mobile, Alabama, for achieving Eagle Scout, the highest rank in scouting. It notes his accomplishments, including earning 38 merit badges, taking on leadership roles, hiking 50 miles of the Appalachian Trail, and canoeing 50 miles, as well as his Eagle Scout Project that benefited USA Women's and Children's Hospital by donating and organizing over 40,000 Lego pieces. The resolution offers tribute and best wishes for his future endeavors. This is ceremonial and does not change state law or create new duties.

Who It Affects

• Joseph Jacob VanLoock and his family, his Boy Scout Troop 1028 in Mobile, Alabama, who receive formal commendation and recognition for his Eagle Scout achievement.
• The Alabama community and general public, who receive a ceremonial acknowledgment of youth achievement and service from the state legislature.

Key Provisions

• Commends Joseph Jacob VanLoock of Boy Scout Troop 1028 in Mobile on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
• Describes his scouting achievements (38 merit badges, leadership roles, 50 miles hiked on the Appalachian Trail, 50 miles canoeing) and his Eagle Scout Project donating and sorting over 40,000 Lego pieces for USA Women's and Children's Hospital.
• Offers the resolution as a tribute with best wishes for his future endeavors; clarifies the action is ceremonial and does not alter laws or create new duties.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory