1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 154 1-2 WHEREAS, The City of Houston and the State of Texas 1-3 are justly proud of one of their fine young citizens, 1-4 Nicholas Shane Corkill, who recently achieved the rank 1-5 of Eagle Scout; and 1-6 WHEREAS, This outstanding young gentleman brought honor 1-7 to himself, his family, his troop, his community, and his state 1-8 in earning the coveted Eagle Badge; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Nicholas completed a service project which 1-10 required him to exercise his leadership abilities and at the same 1-11 time benefit his community; and 1-12 WHEREAS, Few are ever privileged to be named among the 1-13 ranks of the elite corps of Eagle Scouts; only two out of every 1-14 100 Boy Scouts reach this lofty position; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Following the principles of the Scout oath and 1-16 promise, Nicholas advanced from Tenderfoot, Second, First, 1-17 Star, and Life classes to that of Eagle Scout; he is truly an 1-18 exemplary citizen of the State of Texas; now, therefore, be it 1-19 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-20 76th Legislature, hereby congratulate Nicholas Shane Corkill 1-21 of Troop 120 on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout and commend 1-22 him on this great achievement; and, be it further 1-23 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 1-24 for Eagle Scout Corkill as a token of great admiration and 2-1 esteem from the Texas Senate. 2-2 Lindsay 2-3 ______________________________________ 2-4 President of the Senate 2-5 I hereby certify that the above 2-6 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-7 on February 8, 1999. 2-8 ______________________________________ 2-9 Secretary of the Senate 2-10 ______________________________________ 2-11 Member, Texas Senate