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 2-2 ______________________________________ 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. 2-7 ______________________________________ 2-8 Secretary of the Senate 2-9 ______________________________________ 2-10 Member, Texas Senate