H.R. No. 254 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, At a traditional Eagle Court of Honor on February 1-2 22, 1995, Timothy Mantle of Explorer Post 113 in Mission received 1-3 well-deserved recognition for his meritorious achievements in 1-4 scouting when he was awarded the coveted silver insignia denoting 1-5 his attainment of the rank of Eagle Scout; and 1-6 WHEREAS, The requirements for becoming an Eagle Scout are 1-7 difficult and are met by only a select few, approximately two 1-8 percent, of the many who join the scouting movement; by 1-9 successfully fulfilling those requirements, Eagle Scout Mantle has 1-10 achieved a truly remarkable feat and has proven himself worthy of 1-11 wearing the coveted silver eagle badge emblematic of the supreme 1-12 honor in scouting; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Active in the scouting program for several years, 1-14 this exceptional young man has demonstrated his worthiness of 1-15 elevation to this rank by exemplifying scouting's highest ideals 1-16 and applying the habits and values developed through his 1-17 participation in the Boy Scouts of America to distinguish himself 1-18 in all of his endeavors; and 1-19 WHEREAS, He also has exhibited the leadership, perseverance, 1-20 and dedication to community service that are the hallmark of an 1-21 Eagle Scout, and by undertaking and completing a noteworthy service 1-22 project that will provide a lasting benefit to the community, he 1-23 completed the final requirements for his acceptance into the ranks 1-24 of the Eagle Scouts; and 2-1 WHEREAS, A model of responsibility at home and in the 2-2 community as well as in scouting activities, Eagle Scout Mantle has 2-3 been a continuing source of great pride for his parents and an 2-4 inspirational example to his fellow scouts in Post 113, and it 2-5 gives the members of this body great pleasure to join them and all 2-6 his friends in bestowing special praise and recognition on this 2-7 deserving young man; now, therefore, be it 2-8 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-9 Legislature hereby congratulate Timothy Mantle on his attainment of 2-10 scouting's highest honor and his acceptance into the elite ranks of 2-11 the Eagle Scouts; and, be it further 2-12 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-13 prepared for Eagle Scout Mantle as an expression of high regard by 2-14 the Texas House of Representatives.