1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 718
 1-2           WHEREAS, The City of Austin and the State of Texas are
 1-3     justly proud of one of their fine young citizens, John Michael Pike,
 1-4     who recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, This outstanding young gentleman brought honor to
 1-6     himself, his family, his troop, his community, and his state in
 1-7     earning the coveted Eagle Badge; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, John completed a service project which required him
 1-9     to exercise his leadership abilities and at the same time benefit
1-10     his community; and
1-11           WHEREAS, Few are ever privileged to be named among the ranks
1-12     of the elite corps of Eagle Scouts; only two out of every 100
1-13     Boy Scouts reach this lofty position; and
1-14           WHEREAS, Following the principles of the Scout oath and
1-15     promise, John advanced from Tenderfoot, Second, First, Star,
1-16     and Life classes to that of Eagle Scout; he is truly an exemplary
1-17     citizen of the State of Texas; now, therefore, be it
1-18           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
1-19     76th Legislature, hereby congratulate John Michael Pike of
1-20     Troop 454 on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout to be awarded at
1-21     a Court of Honor on May 25, 1999, and commend him on this great
1-22     achievement; and, be it further
1-23           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
1-24     Eagle Scout Pike as a token of great admiration and esteem from
 2-1     the Texas Senate.
 2-2                                                              Barrientos
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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 April 22, 1999.
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 2-9                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-10                                  ______________________________________
2-11                                           Member, Texas Senate