By:  Cain                                              S.R. No. 259

 1-1     By:  Cain                                              S.R. No. 259

 1-2                              SENATE RESOLUTION

 1-3           WHEREAS, Following the principles of the Scout oath and

 1-4     promise, Matt Whitt of Terrell advanced through the ranks

 1-5     of Tenderfoot, Second, First, Star, and Life classes before

 1-6     recently attaining the rank of Eagle Scout; and

 1-7           WHEREAS, In receiving the coveted Eagle Badge, this fine

 1-8     young man becomes one of the privileged few who ever achieve

 1-9     this distinguished honor; and

1-10           WHEREAS, In conducting a service project which allowed

1-11     him to exercise his leadership abilities, Matt has completed

1-12     the requirements for becoming an Eagle Scout and has at the

1-13     same time benefitted his community; and

1-14           WHEREAS, This personable young man brings great honor to

1-15     himself, his family, and his troop in joining the elite corps

1-16     of Eagles; and

1-17           WHEREAS, Matt Whitt is truly a shining example to his

1-18     troop and indeed all citizens of Texas; now, therefore, be it

1-19           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

1-20     75th Legislature, hereby commend Matt Whitt on his outstanding

1-21     achievement; and, be it further

1-22           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for

1-23     Eagle Scout Whitt as an expression of admiration from the

 2-1     Texas Senate.

 2-2                                  ______________________________________

 2-3                                          President of the Senate

 2-4                                       I hereby certify that the above

 2-5                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate

 2-6                                  on February 27, 1997.

 2-7                                  ______________________________________

 2-8                                          Secretary of the Senate

 2-9                                  ______________________________________

2-10                                           Member, Texas Senate