By: Zbranek H.R. No. 169 73R3644 JLZ-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On March 20, 1993, at a traditional Eagle Scout 1-2 ceremony known as the Eagle Court of Honor, Steven Pedigo of Scout 1-3 Troop 9 in Lumberton will receive well-deserved recognition for his 1-4 outstanding achievements in scouting when he is awarded the 1-5 prestigious silver insignia denoting his attainment of the rank of 1-6 Eagle Scout; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Earning the right to wear this coveted silver badge 1-8 is a truly significant accomplishment and indeed represents the 1-9 highest honor to which a member of the Boy Scouts of America can 1-10 aspire; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Active in scouting since April 1990, and diligently 1-12 working his way up through the ranks within a very short time, this 1-13 exceptional young man has proven his worthiness of this honor by 1-14 exemplifying scouting's highest ideals and applying the habits and 1-15 values developed through his participation in scouting activities 1-16 to distinguish himself in all of his endeavors; and 1-17 WHEREAS, In addition to earning more than 50 merit badges by 1-18 demonstrating his knowledge and mastery of skills in a wide variety 1-19 of fields, he also has exhibited the leadership, perseverance, and 1-20 community involvement that are the hallmark of an Eagle Scout by 1-21 undertaking and successfully completing a noteworthy service 1-22 project that will provide a lasting benefit to the entire 1-23 community; and 1-24 WHEREAS, Selflessly dedicated to the noble ideals that are 2-1 the basis of scouting, Eagle Scout Pedigo has been a source of 2-2 great pride for his parents, David and Marsha Pedigo, and an 2-3 inspiration to his fellow scouts in Troop 9; it gives the members 2-4 of this body great pleasure to join them and all his family and 2-5 friends in bestowing special praise and recognition on this 2-6 deserving young man; now, therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 2-8 Legislature hereby congratulate Steven Pedigo on his impressive 2-9 achievement in attaining the lofty rank of Eagle Scout and earning 2-10 the right to wear the silver Eagle badge; and, be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-12 prepared for Eagle Scout Pedigo as an expression of high esteem by 2-13 the Texas House of Representatives.