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H.R. No. 2
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Joshua Koontz of Troop 462 in Lorena has achieved
the highest rank bestowed by the Boy Scouts of America with his
receipt of the prestigious Eagle Scout insignia; and
WHEREAS, Since becoming a member of the Boy Scouts, Mr.
Koontz has actively participated in Troop 462 while maintaining the
notable standards and ideals emblematic of that fine organization;
and
WHEREAS, In attaining the rigorous qualifications necessary
to ascend to the rank of Eagle Scout, this outstanding young Texan
worked diligently to earn the requisite 21 merit badges and
complete an Eagle Scout project of benefit to the local community;
to that end he led a crew and finished work on a new public building
at Mother Neff State Park; and
WHEREAS, The son of proud parents Mike and Julie Koontz, he is
a student at Lorena High School and a dedicated volunteer at Waco
Veterans Affairs; Mr. Koontz enjoys football, cars, and
weightlifting and plans to one day join the United States Marine
Corps; and
WHEREAS, The elite rank of Eagle Scout is attained by only a
few accomplished individuals; Mr. Koontz's achievement is indeed
worthy of highest praise, and it is a pleasure to recognize him at
this time; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Joshua Koontz
for earning the rank of Eagle Scout and extend to him sincere best
wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Eagle Scout Koontz as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Mabry
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2 was adopted by the House on
September 16, 2003, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House