By: Ratliff S.R. No. 533 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-3 recognize James Nicholas Griffin of Pittsburg on achieving the 1-4 rank of Eagle Scout; this fine young man joined the elite corps 1-5 of Eagles recently and was presented the coveted Eagle Badge at 1-6 a Court of Honor; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Few achieve this distinguished honor; only two 1-8 out of every 100 boys in the Boy Scout program ever attain the 1-9 rank of Eagle Scout; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Following the principles of the Scout oath and 1-11 promise, James advanced through the ranks of Tenderfoot, Second, 1-12 First, Star, and Life classes before reaching Eagle Scout; and 1-13 WHEREAS, This personable young man has displayed leadership 1-14 through planning, developing, and conducting a service project; 1-15 he is truly a shining example to his fellow Scouts and citizens 1-16 of his community; and 1-17 WHEREAS, In being named Eagle Scout, James brings great 1-18 honor to himself, his family, his troop, his community, and his 1-19 state; now, therefore, be it 1-20 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-21 74th Legislature, hereby commend James Nicholas Griffin on 1-22 receiving this prestigious honor and congratulate him on his 1-23 outstanding achievement; and, be it further 2-1 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 2-2 for Eagle Scout Griffin as an expression of high regard and 2-3 esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-4 ______________________________________ 2-5 President of the Senate 2-6 I hereby certify that the above 2-7 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-8 on March 23, 1995. 2-9 ______________________________________ 2-10 Secretary of the Senate 2-11 ______________________________________ 2-12 Member, Texas Senate