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