1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 285
 1-2           WHEREAS, Following the principles of the Scout oath and
 1-3     promise, Aaron Thomas O'Kelley of Atlanta, Texas, advanced
 1-4     through the ranks of Tenderfoot, Second, First, Star, and
 1-5     Life classes before recently attaining the rank of Eagle Scout;
 1-6     and
 1-7           WHEREAS, In receiving the coveted Eagle Badge, this fine
 1-8     young man becomes one of the privileged few who ever achieve
 1-9     this distinguished honor; and
1-10           WHEREAS, In conducting a service project which allowed
1-11     him to exercise his leadership abilities, Aaron has completed
1-12     the requirements for becoming an Eagle Scout and has at the same
1-13     time benefitted his community; and
1-14           WHEREAS, This personable young man brings great honor to
1-15     himself, his family, and his troop in joining the elite corps
1-16     of Eagles; and
1-17           WHEREAS, Aaron O'Kelley is truly a shining example to his
1-18     troop and indeed all citizens of Texas; now, therefore, be it
1-19           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
1-20     76th Legislature, hereby commend Aaron Thomas O'Kelley of
1-21     Troop 41 on his outstanding achievement; and, be it further
1-22           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
1-23     Eagle Scout O'Kelley as an expression of admiration from the
1-24     Texas Senate.
 2-1                                                                 Ratliff
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 2-3                                          President of the Senate
 2-4                                       I hereby certify that the above
 2-5                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
 2-6                                  on February 24, 1999.
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 2-8                                          Secretary of the Senate
 2-9                                  ______________________________________
2-10                                           Member, Texas Senate