R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Jason Nicholaus Swint has completed the rigorous 1-2 requirements necessary to attain the rank of Eagle Scout, and this 1-3 accomplishment is indeed deserving of special praise and 1-4 recognition; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A valued member of Troop 40 in Houston, Eagle Scout 1-6 Swint is a senior at Barbara Jordan High School for Careers, where 1-7 he employs many of the skills he has developed as a scout in his 1-8 pursuit of academic excellence; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Mr. Swint has twice made the Honor Roll, and he is 1-10 the recipient of several awards in the Vocational Industrial Clubs 1-11 of America competition; after his graduation, this noteworthy young 1-12 man intends to pursue his love of automobiles and machinery and 1-13 become certified as a mechanic; and 1-14 WHEREAS, An active member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic 1-15 Church, Eagle Scout Swint serves as the historian of his youth 1-16 group, and his unselfish commitment to God, country, and scouting 1-17 is truly commendable; in addition, his dedication to teamwork and 1-18 cooperation in all facets of his life has earned him the respect 1-19 and admiration of all who know him; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Mr. Swint hopes to remain with his troop as an adult 1-21 leader following his graduation from high school, and his counsel 1-22 and guidance will no doubt be appreciated by the many young people 1-23 interested in acquiring and applying the practical skills offered 1-24 by the scouts and in learning more about the scouting tradition; 2-1 and 2-2 WHEREAS, This commendable young man is a constant source of 2-3 pride to his parents, Lloyd and Rebecca Swint, and his brother, Lee 2-4 Swint, and it is a privilege to join his family, friends, and 2-5 fellow scouts in honoring him as he prepares to join the ranks of 2-6 the Eagle Scouts at his Court of Honor; now, therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-8 Legislature hereby congratulate Jason Nicholaus Swint on attaining 2-9 the rank of Eagle Scout and extend to him sincere best wishes for 2-10 continued success and happiness in all his future endeavors; and, 2-11 be it further 2-12 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-13 prepared for Mr. Swint as an expression of high regard by the Texas 2-14 House of Representatives. Yarbrough _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1144 was adopted by the House on May 30, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House