By Palmer H.R. No. 1087 75R16637 JHS-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Adrian Nelson has completed the rigorous 1-2 requirements necessary to attain the rank of Eagle Scout, and this 1-3 accomplishment is certainly worthy of special praise and 1-4 recognition; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A valued member of Troop 22 in Saginaw, Eagle Scout 1-6 Nelson has been involved in scouting since 1992; during his five 1-7 years as a scout, he has successfully achieved the many goals and 1-8 projects necessary to advance through scouting's ranks, earning 1-9 accolades from his troop leader and setting a winning example for 1-10 his fellow scouts; and 1-11 WHEREAS, In addition to earning the 11 merit badges required 1-12 to be considered for Eagle Scout status, this remarkable young man 1-13 has earned 18 additional badges, encompassing a wide range of 1-14 subjects, such as railroading, family life, wilderness survival, 1-15 and archery; and 1-16 WHEREAS, For his Eagle Scout project, this noteworthy 1-17 individual organized and directed a bicycle safety program for 1-18 Saginaw and the surrounding communities; by recommending the use of 1-19 proper safety equipment for cyclists and encouraging the obeyance 1-20 of the rules of the road for motorists and cyclists alike, 1-21 Mr. Nelson has helped to make Saginaw safer for all of its 1-22 citizens; and 1-23 WHEREAS, A member of the National Honor Society, Eagle Scout 1-24 Nelson is well respected by his high school peers; in addition to 2-1 his pursuit of academic excellence and his avid participation in 2-2 scouting, he enjoys playing basketball with his friends and 2-3 classmates; and 2-4 WHEREAS, This commendable young man is a constant source of 2-5 pride to his family and friends, who will no doubt be especially 2-6 proud when they gather together to celebrate his Eagle Scout Court 2-7 of Honor, and it is a privilege to join them in honoring Mr. Nelson 2-8 for this significant achievement; now, therefore, be it 2-9 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-10 Legislature hereby congratulate Adrian Nelson on attaining the rank 2-11 of Eagle Scout and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued 2-12 success and happiness in all his future endeavors; and, be it 2-13 further 2-14 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-15 prepared for Mr. Nelson as an expression of high regard by the 2-16 Texas House of Representatives.