1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 643 1-2 WHEREAS, Only two out of every 100 boys in the Boy 1-3 Scout program ever achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, yet 1-4 Christopher Lee Coates of Houston has recently joined the 1-5 elite corps of Eagles; and 1-6 WHEREAS, This fine young man has displayed outstanding 1-7 leadership through the planning and execution of a service 1-8 project for his community; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Christopher advanced through the ranks of 1-10 Tenderfoot, Second, First, Star, and Life classes before reaching 1-11 the rank of Eagle Scout by following the principles of the Scout 1-12 oath and promise; and 1-13 WHEREAS, In being named Eagle Scout, this personable young 1-14 man brought great distinction to himself, his family, his troop, 1-15 his community, and his state; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Christopher is an exceptional representative of 1-17 the State of Texas and a sterling example to all who are fortunate 1-18 enough to know him; now, therefore, be it 1-19 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-20 75th Legislature, hereby commend and applaud Christopher Lee Coates 1-21 of Troop 455 in recognition of his great achievement; and, be it 1-22 further 1-23 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-1 Christopher Lee Coates as an expression of high regard from the 2-2 Texas Senate. 2-3 Whitmire 2-4 ______________________________________ 2-5 President of the Senate 2-6 I hereby certify that the above 2-7 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-8 on May 2, 1997. 2-9 ______________________________________ 2-10 Secretary of the Senate 2-11 ______________________________________ 2-12 Member, Texas Senate