By Elkins H.R. No. 928 74R12828 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 Brian David Smith on his outstanding achievement in attaining the 1-3 lofty rank of Eagle Scout; and 1-4 WHEREAS, The requirements for becoming an Eagle Scout are 1-5 difficult and are met by only a select few of the many who join the 1-6 scouting movement; by successfully fulfilling those requirements, 1-7 Eagle Scout Smith has achieved a truly remarkable feat and has 1-8 proven himself worthy of wearing the coveted silver eagle badge 1-9 emblematic of the supreme honor in scouting; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Active in the scouting program for several years, 1-11 this exceptional young man has demonstrated his worthiness of 1-12 elevation to this rank by exemplifying scouting's highest ideals 1-13 and applying the habits and values developed through his 1-14 participation in the Boy Scouts of America to distinguish himself 1-15 in all of his endeavors; and 1-16 WHEREAS, He also has exhibited the leadership, perseverance, 1-17 and dedication to community service that are the hallmark of an 1-18 Eagle Scout, and by undertaking and completing a noteworthy service 1-19 project that will provide a lasting benefit to the community, he 1-20 completed the final requirements for his acceptance into the ranks 1-21 of the Eagle Scouts; and 1-22 WHEREAS, A model of responsibility at home and in the 1-23 community as well as in scouting activities, Eagle Scout Smith has 1-24 been a continuing source of great pride for his parents and an 2-1 inspirational example to his fellow scouts, and it gives the 2-2 members of this body great pleasure to join them and all his 2-3 friends in bestowing special praise and recognition on this 2-4 deserving young man; now, therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-6 Legislature hereby congratulate Brian David Smith on his attainment 2-7 of scouting's highest honor and his acceptance into the elite ranks 2-8 of the Eagle Scouts; and, be it further 2-9 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-10 prepared for Eagle Scout Smith as an expression of high regard by 2-11 the Texas House of Representatives.