By: Whitmire S.R. No. 347 1-1 By: Whitmire S.R. No. 347 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to recognize 1-4 Tim Santikos of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; this 1-5 fine young man joined the elite corps of Eagles recently and was 1-6 presented the coveted Eagle Badge at a Court of Honor; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Few achieve this distinguished honor; only two out of 1-8 every 100 boys in the Boy Scout program ever attain the rank of 1-9 Eagle Scout; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Following the principles of the Scout oath and promise, 1-11 Tim advanced through the ranks of Tenderfoot, Second, First, Star, 1-12 and Life classes before reaching Eagle Scout; and 1-13 WHEREAS, This personable young man has displayed leadership 1-14 through planning, developing, and conducting a service project; 1-15 he is truly a shining example to his fellow Scouts and citizens 1-16 of his community; and 1-17 WHEREAS, A senior and editor of The TorchBearer at Saint 1-18 Pius X Senior High School, Tim has played football for three years 1-19 and has run track and played tennis for two years; he is a 1-20 participant in such clubs as the Philosophy Club, the Panther 1-21 Mentors, and Junior Statesmen of America; and 1-22 WHEREAS, During his junior year, he was coeditor of the school 1-23 newspaper and won an academic award for Excellence in Journalism 2-1 I; he is an active member of his church, the Saint Rose of Lima, 2-2 and he currently has plans to attend Sam Houston State University 2-3 in the spring of 1998; and 2-4 WHEREAS, By earning the rank of Eagle Scout, Tim brings great 2-5 honor to himself, his family, his troop, his community, and his 2-6 state; now, therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-8 75th Legislature, hereby commend Tim Santikos of Troop 604 on 2-9 receiving this prestigious honor and congratulate him on his 2-10 outstanding achievements; and, be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-12 Eagle Scout Santikos as an expression of high regard and esteem 2-13 from the Texas Senate. 2-14 ______________________________________ 2-15 President of the Senate 2-16 I hereby certify that the above 2-17 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-18 on March 18, 1997. 2-19 ______________________________________ 2-20 Secretary of the Senate 2-21 ______________________________________ 2-22 Member, Texas Senate