Senate Joint Resolution 1484 recognizes Derek Adam Webber for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor in the Boy Scouts of America. The resolution highlights the importance of the Boy Scouts in fostering character development, citizenship, and physical fitness among youth. Derek, a senior at Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts, has been involved in Scouting since first grade and has held various leadership roles within Boy Scout Troop 166. His Eagle project, which involved refurbishing and repainting signs at the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, exemplifies his commitment to community service and volunteerism.
In addition to his accomplishments in Scouting, Derek is active in numerous extracurricular activities, including music, sports, and community service organizations. He plans to pursue a degree in environmental science at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, focusing on pollution mitigation. The resolution expresses pride in Derek's achievements and extends congratulations and best wishes for his future endeavors, recognizing him as an outstanding young leader in the state.