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 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 March 15, 1999. 2-8 ______________________________________ 2-9 Secretary of the Senate 2-10 ______________________________________ 2-11 Member, Texas Senate