By: Cain S.R. No. 141 1-1 By: Cain S.R. No. 141 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-3 WHEREAS, The State of Texas is justly proud of one of its 1-4 fine young citizens, Waylon Nelson, who recently achieved the 1-5 rank of Eagle Scout; and 1-6 WHEREAS, This outstanding young gentleman brought honor 1-7 to himself, his family, his troop, his community, and his state 1-8 in earning the coveted Eagle Badge; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Waylon completed a service project which required 1-10 him to exercise his leadership abilities and at the same time 1-11 benefit his community; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Few are ever privileged to be named among the 1-13 ranks of the elite corps of Eagle Scouts; only two out of every 1-14 100 Boy Scouts reach this lofty position; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Following the principles of the Scout oath and 1-16 promise, Waylon advanced from Tenderfoot, Second, First, Star, 1-17 and Life classes to that of Eagle Scout; he is truly an exemplary 1-18 citizen of the State of Texas; now, therefore, be it 1-19 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-20 75th Legislature, hereby congratulate Waylon Nelson on attaining 1-21 the rank of Eagle Scout and commend him on this great achievement; 1-22 and, be it further 1-23 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-1 Eagle Scout Nelson as a token of great admiration and esteem 2-2 from the Texas Senate. 2-3 ______________________________________ 2-4 President of the Senate 2-5 I hereby certify that the above 2-6 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-7 on February 10, 1997. 2-8 ______________________________________ 2-9 Secretary of the Senate 2-10 ______________________________________ 2-11 Member, Texas Senate