By Davis of Harris                                     H.R. No. 975
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Andrew Cedric Rihn of Spring has earned the
 1-2     prestigious rank of Eagle Scout, and this noteworthy distinction is
 1-3     indeed worthy of special recognition; and
 1-4           WHEREAS, On May 4, 1999, his proud family and the members and
 1-5     leaders of Boy Scout Troop 1565 convened at an Eagle Scout Court of
 1-6     Honor to commemorate this auspicious achievement; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, This admirable young man is an honor student and
 1-8     two-year letterman in track and cross-country at Spring High
 1-9     School; he has been active in scouting for nine years, and in that
1-10     time he has been awarded 21 merit badges; and
1-11           WHEREAS, To reach the rank of Eagle Scout, Mr. Rihn worked
1-12     diligently to complete the rigorous qualifications; for his service
1-13     project he planned and constructed a prayer trail, which features
1-14     five meditation sites with benches and scripture stands, for
1-15     Cypress Trails United Methodist Church in Spring; and
1-16           WHEREAS, In addition to currently serving as junior assistant
1-17     scoutmaster, Mr. Rihn is a member of the Order of the Arrow with
1-18     Brotherhood and has received such accolades as the Arrow of Light,
1-19     God and Life Award, and Mile Swim award; and
1-20           WHEREAS, Eagle Scout Rihn has demonstrated superior ability,
1-21     dedication, and judgment in pursuit of his new rank, and as this
1-22     talented young man embraces a future bright with promise, it is
1-23     truly fitting that he be recognized for his most recent
1-24     accomplishment; now, therefore, be it
 2-1           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 2-2     Legislature hereby congratulate Andrew Cedric Rihn for attaining
 2-3     the rank of Eagle Scout and extend to him sincere best wishes for
 2-4     continued success and happiness; and, be it further
 2-5           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-6     prepared for Andrew Cedric Rihn as an expression of high regard by
 2-7     the Texas House of Representatives.