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 2-8 ______________________________________ 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. 2-13 ______________________________________ 2-14 Secretary of the Senate 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 Member, Texas Senate