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By:  Mabry                                                        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.