By Yarbrough H.R. No. 52 77R3869 MW-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On January 20, 2001, Nicholas Shelby Meriwether of 1-2 Houston is receiving the prestigious Eagle Scout award, and this is 1-3 truly an occasion for special recognition; and 1-4 WHEREAS, The son of Rodney and Susan Meriwether, this 1-5 admirable young man has long been active in Boy Scout Troop No. 1-6 604, working diligently to earn 32 merit badges as well as winning 1-7 the bronze medal in 1997 and the silver medal in 1996 at the 1-8 Council First Aid Meet; in addition, he is a member of the Order of 1-9 the Arrow and has received a World Conservation Award; and 1-10 WHEREAS, While maintaining the highest standards and 1-11 integrity in his community, school, and troop, Mr. Meriwether has 1-12 brought honor to the posts of patrol leader and senior patrol 1-13 leader, and he has successfully completed his Eagle Scout project, 1-14 which undoubtedly has benefited his community in myriad ways; and 1-15 WHEREAS, An active member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic 1-16 Church, Mr. Meriwether has been an altar server since the fourth 1-17 grade and presently serves as a lector at Sunday Mass; he also 1-18 teaches confirmation classes and has received the Agnes Dei, 1-19 Parvuli Dei, and Ad Altare Dei religious medals; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Mr. Meriwether is a senior at Michael E. Debakey 1-21 High School for Health Professions, where he participates in a 1-22 host of school-related activities, notably as a member and 1-23 cofounder of the Debakey Art Club, and he plans to attend the 1-24 University of Houston Architectural College in the fall of 2001; he 2-1 is also active in the community, volunteering at Ben Taub Hospital 2-2 and helping in other projects such as food drives, clothing 2-3 collections, and assisting the elderly; and 2-4 WHEREAS, The elite rank of Eagle Scout is attained by only a 2-5 handful of young men, and this accomplishment is indeed worthy of 2-6 highest praise; through outstanding effort and commitment, 2-7 Mr. Meriwether has proven himself to be an exemplary young Texan, 2-8 and it is a privilege to recognize him at this time; now, 2-9 therefore, be it 2-10 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-11 Legislature hereby commend Nicholas Shelby Meriwether on receiving 2-12 the Eagle Scout award and extend to him sincere best wishes for 2-13 continued success and happiness; and, be it further 2-14 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-15 prepared for Mr. Meriwether as an expression of high regard by the 2-16 Texas House of Representatives.