By Nixon H.R. No. 999 76R15738 GMW-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, William Clay Ellison of Boy Scout Troop 354 in 1-2 Houston has earned the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout, and this 1-3 noteworthy accomplishment is indeed worthy of special recognition; 1-4 and 1-5 WHEREAS, A student at Memorial Middle School, this admirable 1-6 young man entered scouting while in the first grade; he reached the 1-7 rank of Scouter in early 1997 and advanced to Eagle Scout in 1-8 slightly more than two years, achieving this impressive distinction 1-9 on March 20, 1999, at the age of 13; and 1-10 WHEREAS, To attain the rank of Eagle Scout, he worked 1-11 diligently to earn the necessary merit badges and complete the 1-12 rigorous qualifications and, for his service project, he built 20 1-13 wood duck nesting boxes for Brazos Bend State Park; and 1-14 WHEREAS, Eagle Scout Ellison has demonstrated his leadership 1-15 skills as a senior patrol leader, quartermaster, chaplain aide, and 1-16 member of the Order of the Arrow; this dedicated scout has also 1-17 received a host of awards, including the Arrow of Light, Totin' 1-18 Chit, Winter Camper, and Fireman's Chit; and 1-19 WHEREAS, In summer 1997, he garnered the Emergency 1-20 Preparedness Outstanding Camper Award and the Orienteering 1-21 Outstanding Camper Award at the Sid Richardson Boy Scout Summer 1-22 Camp and the Carl McDonald Horsemanship Award at Camp Longhorn; 1-23 more recently, he earned second place at the Golden Arrow 1-24 District's First Aid Meet and Four Winds Camporee and fourth place 2-1 at the Sam Houston Area First Aid Meet, and received two 2-2 commendations from Troop 354 for administering first aid to injured 2-3 persons; and 2-4 WHEREAS, On May 1, 1999, Mr. Ellison's proud family and the 2-5 members and leaders of Troop 354 convened at an Eagle Court of 2-6 Honor held at St. Martin's Episcopal Church to commemorate his 2-7 outstanding achievement; and 2-8 WHEREAS, Eagle Scout Ellison has demonstrated superior 2-9 ability, dedication, and judgment, and as this talented young man 2-10 embraces a future bright with promise, it is truly fitting that he 2-11 be recognized for his most recent accolade; now, therefore, be it 2-12 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-13 Legislature hereby congratulate William Clay Ellison for attaining 2-14 the rank of Eagle Scout and extend to him sincere best wishes for 2-15 continued success and happiness; and, be it further 2-16 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-17 prepared for William Clay Ellison as an expression of high regard 2-18 by the Texas House of Representatives.