By: Lindsay S.R. No. 124 1-1 By: Lindsay S.R. No. 124 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-4 recognize Russell Hill of Spring, Texas, on achieving the rank 1-5 of Eagle Scout; this fine young man joined the elite corps of 1-6 Eagles recently and was presented the coveted Eagle Badge at a 1-7 Court of Honor; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Few achieve this distinguished honor; only two out 1-9 of every 100 boys in the Boy Scout program ever attain the rank 1-10 of Eagle Scout; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Following the principles of the Scout oath and 1-12 promise, Russell advanced through the ranks of Tenderfoot, Second, 1-13 First, Star, and Life classes before reaching Eagle Scout; and 1-14 WHEREAS, This personable young man has displayed leadership 1-15 through planning, developing, and conducting a service project; 1-16 he is truly a shining example to his fellow Scouts and citizens 1-17 of his community; and 1-18 WHEREAS, In being named Eagle Scout, Russell brings great 1-19 honor to himself, his family, his troop, his community, and his 1-20 state; now, therefore, be it 1-21 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-22 75th Legislature, hereby commend Russell Hill of Troop 1961 on 1-23 receiving this prestigious honor and congratulate him on his 2-1 outstanding achievement; and, be it further 2-2 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-3 Eagle Scout Hill as an expression of high regard and esteem 2-4 from the Texas Senate. 2-5 ______________________________________ 2-6 President of the Senate 2-7 I hereby certify that the above 2-8 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-9 on February 5, 1997. 2-10 ______________________________________ 2-11 Secretary of the Senate 2-12 ______________________________________ 2-13 Member, Texas Senate