By: Gutierrez H.R. No. 732 73R11231 JLZ-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, At a traditional Eagle Scout Court of Honor on May 1-2 20, 1993, Christopher Brann of Scout Troop 113 will take his place 1-3 among scouting's elite when he is awarded the coveted silver eagle 1-4 badge signifying his elevation to the rank of Eagle Scout; and 1-5 WHEREAS, The requirements to become an Eagle Scout are 1-6 difficult and are met by only a select few of the many who join the 1-7 scouting movement; by successfully fulfilling those requirements 1-8 Christopher Brann has achieved a truly remarkable feat and has 1-9 proven himself worthy of wearing this prestigious silver eagle 1-10 badge emblematic of the highest honor in scouting; and 1-11 WHEREAS, In all of his endeavors since joining Scout Troop 1-12 113, this exceptional young man not only has demonstrated 1-13 outstanding dedication to the high ideals of scouting but also has 1-14 exhibited the superior leadership ability, perseverance in the 1-15 pursuit of his goals, and selfless spirit of community involvement 1-16 that are the hallmark of every Eagle Scout; and 1-17 WHEREAS, He has been a valuable member of the troop and has 1-18 served his fellow scouts as scribe, assistant patrol leader, and 1-19 quartermaster; he also has been an enthusiastic participant in many 1-20 of the troop's community service activities and particularly 1-21 distinguished himself as an Eagle Scout candidate by undertaking 1-22 and successfully completing a service project that will provide a 1-23 lasting benefit to the community; and 1-24 WHEREAS, His record of achievement in scouting is matched by 2-1 the equally impressive list of honors and awards he has won in 2-2 school and in the community, where he has applied the habits and 2-3 values developed through his many years of participating in the Boy 2-4 Scouts of America; and 2-5 WHEREAS, Enrolled in the program for gifted and talented 2-6 students at B. L. Gray Junior High School, this accomplished young 2-7 man has shown remarkable proficiency in a wide array of activities 2-8 inside and outside the classroom; he is a member of the student 2-9 council and an all-around athlete on the school's football, 2-10 basketball, baseball, and track teams, and he has ably represented 2-11 the school in University Interscholastic League (UIL) drama 2-12 competitions; and 2-13 WHEREAS, Among the many honors he has garnered are a computer 2-14 literacy Student of the Year award, a first-place finish in 4-H 2-15 .22-caliber shooting, a first place in UIL modern oratory 2-16 competition, and two district championships in free throw 2-17 competition; and 2-18 WHEREAS, Exemplifying scouting's highest ideals and pursuing 2-19 excellence in all of his endeavors, Eagle Scout Brann has been a 2-20 source of great pride to his parents, Dr. Tim and Betty Brann, and 2-21 an inspiration to his fellow scouts in Troop 113, and his 2-22 achievements in scouting have rightfully earned him the highest 2-23 praise and recognition; now, therefore, be it 2-24 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 2-25 Legislature hereby congratulate Christopher Brann on his noteworthy 2-26 accomplishment in attaining the rank of Eagle Scout and earning the 2-27 right to wear the silver insignia symbolic of his supreme 3-1 achievement as a member of the Boy Scouts of America; and, be it 3-2 further 3-3 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 3-4 prepared for Eagle Scout Brann as an expression of high esteem by 3-5 the Texas House of Representatives.