SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 15

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Benjamin Havens for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS, This fine young man is a member of Scouts BSA Troop 70 in the Longhorn Council; as he joins the elite corps of Eagles, he will receive the coveted Eagle Badge at a Court of Honor; and

WHEREAS, Few achieve this distinguished honor; only a small percentage of boys in the Scouts BSA program attain the rank of Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS, Following the principles of the Scout oath and promise, Benjamin advanced through the ranks of Tenderfoot, Second, First, Star, and Life classes before reaching Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS, This personable young man displayed leadership through planning, developing, and conducting a service project that benefited his community; for his project, he built trophy shelves for the Wortham High School Band Hall; he is truly a shining example to his fellow Scouts and the young people of Texas; and

WHEREAS, By becoming an Eagle Scout, Benjamin has brought great honor to himself, his family, his troop, his community, and his state; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th Legislature, hereby commend Benjamin Havens on receiving this prestigious honor and congratulate him on his outstanding achievement; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for Eagle Scout Havens as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Schwertner

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 26, 2021.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate