1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 445 1-2 WHEREAS, The Texas Senate is proud to recognize 1-3 Douglas Kirk Lopez of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; 1-4 this fine young man joined the elite corps of Eagles recently and 1-5 was presented the coveted Eagle Badge at a Court of Honor; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Few achieve this distinguished honor; only two out 1-7 of every 100 boys in the Boy Scout program ever attain the rank 1-8 of Eagle Scout; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Following the principles of the Scout oath and 1-10 promise, Douglas advanced through the ranks of Tenderfoot, 1-11 Second, First, Star, and Life classes before reaching Eagle Scout; 1-12 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, In being named Eagle Scout, Douglas brings great 1-18 honor to himself, his family, his troop, his community, and his 1-19 state; now, therefore, be it 1-20 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas hereby 1-21 commend Douglas Kirk Lopez on receiving this prestigious honor 1-22 and congratulate him on his outstanding achievement; and, be it 1-23 further 2-1 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-2 Eagle Scout Lopez as an expression of high regard and esteem 2-3 from the Texas Senate. 2-4 Whitmire 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 April 7, 1997. 2-10 ______________________________________ 2-11 Secretary of the Senate 2-12 ______________________________________ 2-13 Member, Texas Senate