R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Brian Salazar of Houston has achieved the highest 1-2 rank bestowed by the Boy Scouts of America with his receipt of the 1-3 prestigious Eagle Scout insignia; and 1-4 WHEREAS, This admirable young man has worked diligently to 1-5 complete the rigorous qualifications necessary to attain the rank 1-6 of Eagle Scout, acquiring the requisite merit badges and completing 1-7 his service project to benefit the community; and 1-8 WHEREAS, An excellent student at Saint Thomas High School, 1-9 Mr. Salazar is a well-rounded individual who belongs to the 1-10 Spanish, Key, and Art/Literary clubs, and he is a four-year member 1-11 of the varsity golf team; a National Honor Society officer and 1-12 National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar Finalist, he received 1-13 a Shell Oil Foundation Scholarship and intends to study business at 1-14 the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill following his high 1-15 school graduation; and 1-16 WHEREAS, The rank of Eagle Scout is attained by few 1-17 individuals; through his outstanding effort and commitment, Brian 1-18 Salazar has proven himself most worthy to join the ranks of 1-19 scouting's elite; now, therefore, be it 1-20 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 1-21 Legislature hereby congratulate Brian Salazar on becoming an Eagle 1-22 Scout and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success 1-23 with all his future endeavors; and, be it further 1-24 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-1 prepared for Mr. Salazar as an expression of high regard by the 2-2 Texas House of Representatives. Yarbrough _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 434 was adopted by the House on April 27, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House