HJR198 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Kerry UnderwoodRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

COMMENDING CHANDLER HAYES STEPHENSON FOR ATTAINING THE RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT IN THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA.

Summary

The Alabama Legislature commends Chandler Hayes Stephenson for attaining the Eagle Scout rank in the Boy Scouts of America.

What This Bill Does

This joint resolution publicly recognizes Chandler Stephenson for achieving Eagle Scout, the highest BSA rank, and notes accompanying honors such as earning two Silver Eagle Palms for earning more than 21 merit badges. It recounts his long scouting involvement since 2010, leadership roles, national training, high-adventure experiences, and ongoing leadership in the Order of the Arrow, and it mentions his acceptance to Lipscomb University to study finance with continued scouting leadership. The resolution offers best wishes for his future endeavors.

Who It Affects

• Chandler Hayes Stephenson — receives formal recognition from the Alabama Legislature for attaining Eagle Scout and related achievements
• Family, Troop 7078, Coosa Lodge/Order of the Arrow, Boy Scouts of America community in Alabama and general Alabama citizens — public recognition and inspiration from this tribute

Key Provisions

• Commends Chandler Hayes Stephenson for attaining Eagle Scout, the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America.
• Acknowledges his Eagle Scout achievement dating to November 2, 2022, and his Board of Review on February 5, 2023, including two Silver Eagle Palms for earning more than the required 21 merit badges.
• Recognizes his long-term scouting involvement since 2010, leadership roles such as youngest Senior Patrol Leader, and participation in Order of the Arrow activities and leadership trainings (including NYLT and other seminars) and high-adventure experiences.
• Notes his acceptance to Lipscomb University in fall 2023 to study finance and states he will continue his leadership in the Order of the Arrow; the resolution is offered as a tribute with best wishes for his future endeavors.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Chandler Hayes Stephenson, Commended