By:  Barrientos                                       S.R. No. 1056
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to
    1-3  recognize Michael Bryan Birdsong of Austin 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 out
    1-8  of every 100 boys in the Boy Scout program ever attain the rank
    1-9  of Eagle Scout; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, Following the principles of the Scout oath and
   1-11  promise, Michael 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, Michael 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 Michael Bryan Birdsong of Troop
   1-22  454 on receiving this prestigious honor and congratulate him on
   1-23  his outstanding achievement; and, be it further
    2-1        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
    2-2  Eagle Scout Birdsong as an expression of high regard and esteem
    2-3  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 May 12, 1995.
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   2-10                                       Secretary of the Senate
   2-11                               ______________________________________
   2-12                                        Member, Texas Senate