R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Pflugerville's Travis Scott Banks has completed the 1-2 rigorous requirements necessary to attain the rank of Eagle Scout, 1-3 and he is truly deserving of special legislative recognition for 1-4 this accomplishment; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A valued member of Boy Scout Troop 408, Mr. Banks 1-6 attends Park Crest Middle School, where he is first chair tuba in 1-7 the symphonic band and plays in the jazz band; he was tapped out 1-8 for the Order of the Arrow in spring 1998 and was selected to the 1-9 Brotherhood earlier this year; and 1-10 WHEREAS, In addition to earning the requisite merit badges 1-11 for gaining Eagle Scout status, this notable young man has received 1-12 numerous other scouting honors, including the Mile Swim Award and 1-13 the Arrow of Light; he has served two terms as patrol leader and 1-14 troop scribe and currently holds the post of secretary treasurer of 1-15 the Tomahawk Chapter; and 1-16 WHEREAS, For his Eagle Scout service project, Mr. Banks 1-17 designed and constructed a butterfly garden for a Pflugerville 1-18 elementary school; his many achievements have earned him the 1-19 respect and admiration of his family, friends, and fellow scouts, 1-20 particularly that of his parents, Richard and Laura Banks, his 1-21 siblings, Tiffany Ann and James Lewis Clay, and his grandparents, 1-22 Neil and Lillie Gilligan and Geraldine Smith; and 1-23 WHEREAS, In June 1999, this dedicated scout will make the 1-24 Philmont Trek, and the following month he will attend his Eagle 2-1 Scout Court of Honor, and it is indeed a pleasure to join in paying 2-2 tribute to this fine young man and recognizing this noteworthy 2-3 event; now, therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-5 Legislature hereby congratulate Travis Scott Banks on attaining the 2-6 rank of Eagle Scout and extend to him best wishes for continued 2-7 success and happiness in all his future endeavors; and, be it 2-8 further 2-9 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-10 prepared for Mr. Banks as an expression of high regard by the Texas 2-11 House of Representatives. Glaze Keel _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 849 was adopted by the House on May 12, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House