1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1129 1-2 WHEREAS, Only an elite group in the history of the 1-3 Royal Rangers ministry has ever been awarded the Gold Medal of 1-4 Achievement, yet Ryan Arnold of Waxahachie has attained the highest 1-5 honor available in this program; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Exemplifying self-discipline, confidence, leadership, 1-7 and a deep-rooted belief in Jesus Christ, this fine young man has 1-8 proved himself to be a model Trailblazer in all aspects of the 1-9 Royal Ranger Code; and 1-10 WHEREAS, Ryan's determination and self-reliance advanced him 1-11 through the ranks of Recruit, Second Class, First Class, Advanced, 1-12 Master, and Explorer to the Gold Medal of Achievement; and 1-13 WHEREAS, This dedicated and personable young man has 1-14 brought great distinction to himself, his family, his outpost, 1-15 his community, and his state; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Ryan is truly an exceptional representative of the 1-17 State of Texas and a sterling example to all who are fortunate to 1-18 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 Ryan Arnold of 1-21 Outpost 39 in recognition of his great achievement; and, be it 2-1 further 2-2 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for Ryan 2-3 Arnold as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. 2-4 Cain 2-5 ______________________________________ 2-6 President of the Senate 2-7 I hereby certify that the above 2-8 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-9 on May 26, 1999. 2-10 ______________________________________ 2-11 Secretary of the Senate 2-12 ______________________________________ 2-13 Member, Texas Senate