By Farabee H.R. No. 717 77R10559 GMW-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Shawn Anthony Mansur of Wichita Falls has earned the 1-2 rank of Eagle Scout, and this honor is the latest in a string of 1-3 achievements for this fine young man; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Mr. Mansur worked diligently to complete the 1-5 rigorous qualifications necessary to achieve this rank; in addition 1-6 to garnering the requisite merit badges, he successfully completed 1-7 his Eagle Scout Service Project, building a bird habitat for River 1-8 Bend Nature Works; and 1-9 WHEREAS, His efforts to preserve and protect our natural 1-10 resources earned him the BSA Conservation Merit Badge and the 1999 1-11 Conservation & Stewardship Award from River Bend Nature Works; 1-12 moreover, this well-rounded young man is an active member of Faith 1-13 Village Church of Christ, where he was designated a Joyful Servant; 1-14 and 1-15 WHEREAS, An honors student at Wichita Falls High School, 1-16 Mr. Mansur has received a number of well-deserved accolades through 1-17 the years, including the President's Award for Education Excellence 1-18 and the Odyssey of the Mind Ranatra Fusca Creativity Award; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Eagle Scout Mansur is a young man of immense ability 1-20 and potential, and the valuable lessons and skills he has learned 1-21 in pursuit of his new rank will serve him well as he embraces the 1-22 challenges of the future; now, therefore, be it 1-23 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 1-24 Legislature hereby commend Shawn Anthony Mansur for attaining the 2-1 rank of Eagle Scout and extend to him sincere best wishes for 2-2 continued success and happiness; and, be it further 2-3 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-4 prepared for Mr. Mansur as an expression of high regard by the 2-5 Texas House of Representatives.