1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 408
 1-2           WHEREAS, Only two out of every 100 boys in the Boy
 1-3     Scout program ever achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, yet
 1-4     Nicholas Jay Cummins of Copperas Cove has recently joined
 1-5     the elite corps of Eagles; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, This fine young man has displayed outstanding
 1-7     leadership through the planning and execution of a service
 1-8     project for his community; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, Nicholas advanced through the ranks of Tenderfoot,
1-10     Second, First, Star, and Life classes before reaching the rank
1-11     of Eagle Scout by following the principles of the Scout oath and
1-12     promise; and
1-13           WHEREAS, In being named Eagle Scout, this personable
1-14     young man brought great distinction to himself, his family,
1-15     his troop, his community, and his state; and
1-16           WHEREAS, Nicholas is an exceptional representative of the
1-17     State of Texas and a sterling example to all who are fortunate
1-18     enough to know him; now, therefore, be it
1-19           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
1-20     76th Legislature, hereby commend and applaud Nicholas Jay Cummins
1-21     of Explorer Post 259 in recognition of his great achievement; and,
1-22     be it further
1-23           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared
1-24     for Nicholas Cummins as an expression of high regard from the
 2-1     Texas Senate.
 2-2                                                                  Fraser
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 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 March 15, 1999.
 2-8                                  ______________________________________
 2-9                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-10                                  ______________________________________
2-11                                           Member, Texas Senate