1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 921 1-3 WHEREAS, Following the principles of the Scout oath and 1-4 promise, Travis Scott Banks of Pflugerville, Texas, advanced 1-5 through the ranks of Tenderfoot, Second, First, Star, and Life 1-6 classes before recently attaining the rank of Eagle Scout; and 1-7 WHEREAS, In receiving the coveted Eagle Badge, this fine 1-8 young man becomes one of the privileged few who ever accomplish 1-9 this distinguished honor; in addition to this achievement, Travis 1-10 holds many other Scout awards, which include the following: Mile 1-11 Swim Award, two terms as Patrol Leader, two terms as Troop Scribe, 1-12 and Arrow of Light; this esteemed Scout was tapped out for the Order 1-13 of the Arrow in the Spring of 1998; in 1999, he was initiated into 1-14 the Brotherhood and is Secretary-Treasurer of the Tomahawk Chapter; 1-15 and 1-16 WHEREAS, Travis conducted a unique service project to 1-17 complete his Eagle Scout requirement; he designed and built a 1-18 butterfly garden for a new elementary school in Pflugerville; his 1-19 skillful project serves as a lovely addition to the community; and 1-20 WHEREAS, A multifaceted young man, this energetic eighth 1-21 grader has distinguished himself in many areas; he is first chair 2-1 tuba in the Park Crest Middle School Symphonic Band and a member 2-2 of the Jazz Band; in the Spring of 1998, he played the lead of 2-3 Daddy Warbucks in his school's play, Annie; and 2-4 WHEREAS, For Travis, scouting is a birthright; both his 2-5 grandfather, Neil Gilligan, and brother, James Lewis Clay, are 2-6 Eagle Scouts; additionally, Travis's brother was Chief of the 2-7 Order of the Arrow for Southern Europe while stationed with the 2-8 United States Army in Italy; and 2-9 WHEREAS, Travis's family is truly proud of him; members 2-10 include his parents, Richard and Laura Banks, his sister, 2-11 Tiffany Ann Clay, his brother, James Lewis Clay, and his 2-12 grandparents, Neil and Lillie Gilligan, and Geraldine Smith; 2-13 all salute this extraordinary young man; and 2-14 WHEREAS, Travis looks forward to an exciting summer; in 2-15 June he will make the Philmont Trek at the Philmont Boy Scout 2-16 reservation in New Mexico, and in July he will have his 2-17 Court of Honor; and 2-18 WHEREAS, Travis is truly a shining example to his troop 2-19 and indeed to all citizens of Texas; it is only fitting that he 2-20 be honored by his state; now, therefore, be it 2-21 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-22 76th Legislature, hereby commend Travis Scott Banks of 2-23 Boy Scout Troop 408 on his achievements; and, be it further 3-1 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 3-2 Eagle Scout Banks as an expression of admiration from the 3-3 Texas Senate. 3-4 Barrientos 3-5 ______________________________________ 3-6 President of the Senate 3-7 I hereby certify that the above 3-8 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 3-9 on May 10, 1999. 3-10 ______________________________________ 3-11 Secretary of the Senate 3-12 ______________________________________ 3-13 Member, Texas Senate