1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 642

        1-2           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to

        1-3     recognize Robert Franks of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle

        1-4     Scout; this fine young man joined the elite corps of Eagles recently

        1-5     and 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 of

        1-8     Eagle Scout; and

        1-9           WHEREAS, Following the principles of the Scout oath and

       1-10     promise, Robert advanced through the ranks of Tenderfoot, Second,

       1-11     First, Star, and Life classes before reaching Eagle Scout; and

       1-12           WHEREAS, This personable young man has displayed leadership

       1-13     through planning, developing, and conducting a service project;

       1-14     he is truly a shining example to his fellow Scouts and citizens

       1-15     of his community; and

       1-16           WHEREAS, Robert has earned 24 merit badges and has been a

       1-17     leader of the scout patrols that placed first and second in the

       1-18     annual first aid competitions held in Houston over the past three

       1-19     years; and

       1-20           WHEREAS, By earning the rank of Eagle Scout, Robert brings

       1-21     great honor to himself, his family, his troop, his community, and

       1-22     his state; now, therefore, be it

       1-23           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

        2-1     75th Legislature, hereby commend Robert Franks of Troop 604

        2-2     on receiving this prestigious honor and congratulate him on his

        2-3     outstanding achievement; and, be it further

        2-4           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for

        2-5     Eagle Scout Franks as an expression of high regard and esteem

        2-6     from the Texas Senate.

        2-7                                                                Whitmire

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        2-9                                          President of the Senate

       2-10                                       I hereby certify that the above

       2-11                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate

       2-12                                  on May 2, 1997.

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       2-14                                          Secretary of the Senate

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       2-16                                           Member, Texas Senate