By:  Erickson                                          H.R. No. 306
       73R4728 WMS-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor
    1-2  Adam M. Hamilton of Troop 217 in Alvarado on his noteworthy
    1-3  achievement in becoming an Eagle Scout; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, This exceptional young man has demonstrated
    1-5  exemplary dedication to the high ideals of scouting, serving his
    1-6  troop as senior patrol leader and Webelos den chief, and also has
    1-7  been designated District Order of the Arrow first vice chief; and
    1-8        WHEREAS, Receiving the Eagle Scout badge is an extremely rare
    1-9  honor, bestowed on fewer than two percent of those who enter the
   1-10  scouting movement, and by successfully meeting rigorous standards,
   1-11  which include the completion of 21 merit badges, Adam M. Hamilton
   1-12  has achieved a truly remarkable feat; and
   1-13        WHEREAS, Befitting his newly attained rank among scouting's
   1-14  elite, Eagle Scout Hamilton will be duly recognized for his
   1-15  noteworthy achievements and receive his silver insignia in a
   1-16  ceremony to be held on February 27, 1993, at the First United
   1-17  Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Alvarado; and
   1-18        WHEREAS, Exemplifying scouting's most cherished ideals, Adam
   1-19  M. Hamilton has been a source of great pride for his parents and an
   1-20  inspirational leader to his fellow troop members, and it is indeed
   1-21  appropriate that this deserving young man receive special
   1-22  legislative recognition; now, therefore, be it
   1-23        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
   1-24  Legislature hereby congratulate Adam M. Hamilton on his outstanding
    2-1  accomplishment in attaining the rank of Eagle Scout and earning the
    2-2  right to wear the cherished silver eagle badge; and, be it further
    2-3        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
    2-4  prepared for Eagle Scout Hamilton as an expression of high regard
    2-5  by the Texas House of Representatives.