1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 509 1-2 WHEREAS, The Texas Senate is proud to recognize 1-3 Timothy William Rinko-Gay of Houston on achieving the rank 1-4 of Eagle Scout; this fine young man joined the elite corps of 1-5 Eagles recently and was presented the coveted Eagle Badge at a 1-6 Court of Honor; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Few achieve this distinguished honor; only two out 1-8 of every 100 boys in the Boy Scout program ever attain the rank of 1-9 Eagle Scout; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Following the principles of the Scout oath and 1-11 promise, Timothy advanced through the ranks of Tenderfoot, Second, 1-12 First, Star, and Life classes before reaching Eagle Scout; and 1-13 WHEREAS, This personable young man has displayed leadership 1-14 through planning, developing, and conducting a service project; he 1-15 is truly a shining example to his fellow Scouts and citizens of his 1-16 community; and 1-17 WHEREAS, In being named Eagle Scout, Timothy brings great 1-18 honor to himself, his family, his troop, his community, and his 1-19 state; now, therefore, be it 1-20 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-21 76th Legislature, hereby commend Timothy William Rinko-Gay of 1-22 Troop 626 on receiving this prestigious honor and congratulate 1-23 him on his outstanding achievement; and, be it further 1-24 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-1 Eagle Scout Rinko-Gay as an expression of high regard and esteem 2-2 from the Texas Senate. 2-3 Lindsay 2-4 ______________________________________ 2-5 President of the Senate 2-6 I hereby certify that the above 2-7 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-8 on March 29, 1999. 2-9 ______________________________________ 2-10 Secretary of the Senate 2-11 ______________________________________ 2-12 Member, Texas Senate