By Carona H.R. No. 233 74R5503 PAN-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 John Paul Drake, who recently achieved special distinction by 1-3 attaining the rank of Eagle Scout; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Acquired by less than two percent of all young men 1-5 in the scouting movement, this coveted silver badge represents the 1-6 highest honor to which a scout can aspire; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Among John Drake's most outstanding achievements in 1-8 the scouting movement has been the compassion he has shown toward 1-9 the victims of the Lancaster tornado; for his Eagle Scout project, 1-10 Mr. Drake made it his goal to increase public awareness of the 1-11 terrible toll this natural disaster has taken on the lives of 1-12 affected families, and he spent a great deal of time and energy 1-13 passing out flyers and collecting donations of food for the victims 1-14 from throughout the greater community; and 1-15 WHEREAS, In his quest to become an Eagle Scout, Mr. Drake had 1-16 already attained the Order of the Arrow and the Golden Acorn 1-17 Leadership award, and had brought honor to his troop in a variety 1-18 of challenging capacities, including service as a senior patrol 1-19 leader, participation in the National Jamboree, and involvement in 1-20 a 12 day trek at Philmont Scout Ranch; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Mr. Drake also has earned a number of prestigious 1-22 scouting awards that have been bestowed on him for his prowess in 1-23 the water as a swimmer, lifeguard, and sailor, such as the 50 Mile 1-24 Award, the Boy Scouts of America Life Guard award, first and second 2-1 place sailing awards, and the Skipper First Class award; and 2-2 WHEREAS, The son of Gary and Mary Jo Drake, Eagle Scout Drake 2-3 is currently in his senior year at Lake Highlands High School, 2-4 where he has distinguished himself as a letterman on the swim team 2-5 for two years and as a member of the school's French Club; and 2-6 WHEREAS, This exceptional young man has demonstrated 2-7 impressive intelligence, determination, and strength of character 2-8 in achieving this high honor and he is indeed worthy of special 2-9 praise and recognition for his outstanding efforts in this regard; 2-10 now, therefore, be it 2-11 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-12 Legislature hereby congratulate John Paul Drake on attaining the 2-13 rank of Eagle Scout and extend best wishes to him for continued 2-14 success in all his future endeavors; and, be it further 2-15 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-16 prepared for Mr. Drake as an expression of high regard by the Texas 2-17 House of Representatives.