By: Gutierrez H.R. No. 733 73R11230 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, David William Brann of Scout Troop 113 will receive 1-3 well-deserved recognition for his meritorious achievements in 1-4 scouting when he is awarded the coveted silver insignia denoting 1-5 his attainment of the rank of Eagle Scout; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Active in scouting for several years and steadily 1-7 working his way up through the ranks, this exceptional young man 1-8 has amply proven his worthiness of this great honor by exemplifying 1-9 scouting's highest ideals and persevering in the pursuit of his 1-10 goals with noteworthy dedication; and 1-11 WHEREAS, In addition to earning numerous merit badges by 1-12 demonstrating his knowledge and mastery of skills in a wide variety 1-13 of fields, he has served his fellow scouts in Troop 113 as 1-14 quartermaster, scribe, and senior patrol leader as well as in other 1-15 positions of responsibility, thereby demonstrating the superior 1-16 leadership ability that is a requisite characteristic of all Eagle 1-17 Scouts; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Recognized by his fellow scouts as a natural leader, 1-19 Eagle Scout Brann has worked to develop his potential in this 1-20 regard by undergoing junior leadership training and currently 1-21 serves as captain of a scout group that will attend the Boy Scout 1-22 National High Adventure Sea Base in Florida; and 1-23 WHEREAS, In this capacity, Eagle Scout Brann undoubtedly will 1-24 continue the record of outstanding achievement that has 2-1 characterized his participation in summer camp programs each of the 2-2 past five years and that has earned him recognition as a member of 2-3 the prestigious Order of the Arrow; and 2-4 WHEREAS, Diligently applying the habits and values developed 2-5 through his participation in scouting activities, he has further 2-6 distinguished himself and excelled in other areas of endeavor at 2-7 school and in the community; and 2-8 WHEREAS, A junior at the Science Academy of South Texas, he 2-9 has been active in extracurricular activities as an officer in the 2-10 Pan American Student Forum at the school and as a member of the 2-11 state Science Olympiad team; he also has competed in the statewide 2-12 Texas Alliance of Minorities in Engineering competition, finishing 2-13 among the top 10 in both the pre-calculus and physics divisions; 2-14 and 2-15 WHEREAS, Talented, dedicated, and responsible, Eagle Scout 2-16 Brann has been a source of great pride to his parents, Dr. Tim and 2-17 Betty Brann, and an inspiration to his fellow scouts in Troop 113, 2-18 and his achievements in scouting are indeed worthy of the highest 2-19 praise and recognition; now, therefore, be it 2-20 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 2-21 Legislature hereby congratulate David William Brann on his 2-22 impressive achievement in attaining scouting's highest honor and 2-23 earning the right to wear the silver insignia signifying his 2-24 acceptance into the elite ranks of the Eagle Scouts; and, be it 2-25 further 2-26 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-27 prepared for Eagle Scout Brann as an expression of high esteem by 3-1 the Texas House of Representatives.