By Sadler                                        H.R. No. 114

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                                 R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to

 1-2     welcome the members of Boy Scout Troop 241 in Mt. Enterprise to the

 1-3     State Capitol today; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, On the heels of Governor George W. Bush's State of

 1-5     the State address, and with the 75th Legislative Session underway,

 1-6     the Capitol is abuzz with activity and offers these enthusiastic

 1-7     young people a chance to see their state government functioning at

 1-8     its dynamic best; and

 1-9           WHEREAS, To aid in their acquisition of the coveted

1-10     Citizenship in the Nation merit badge, the scouts will have the

1-11     opportunity to avail themselves of the Capitol Complex's superb

1-12     educational resources; the outstanding collection of art and

1-13     documentation housed in this celebrated edifice provides an

1-14     exceptional source of information for those interested in the role

1-15     of our state government and the chronicles of our great state; and

1-16           WHEREAS, Members of Boy Scout Troop 241 include Louie Maher,

1-17     Paul Langston, Derrick Stein, Lynn Lee, Robbie Ecke, Ryan Furlow,

1-18     Chris Whitlow, Will Hamilton, Matthew Langston, and Jeremiah Lee;

1-19     these fine young men have previously quenched their thirst for

1-20     historical knowledge with trips to such varied locations as San

1-21     Jacinto, Texas; Shiloh, Tennessee; and Vicksburg, Mississippi; and

1-22           WHEREAS, The historic Capitol, with its impressive rotunda

1-23     and distinctive pink granite facade, is an ideal setting for young

1-24     and old alike to discover the rich heritage that is Texas and to

 2-1     gain insight into the workings of our state legislature, and the

 2-2     members of this chamber are pleased to commemorate this worthwhile

 2-3     visit; now, therefore, be it

 2-4           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

 2-5     Legislature hereby welcome the members of Boy Scout Troop 241 and

 2-6     encourage them to embrace the long and fascinating history of the

 2-7     Lone Star State and to continue in their quest toward achieving a

 2-8     better understanding of the important role our state's government

 2-9     plays in the lives of all Texans; and, be it further

2-10           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

2-11     prepared for Troop 241 as an expression of high regard by the Texas

2-12     House of Representatives.