H.R. No. 111


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Colin David Renner of Boy Scouts of America Troop 604 of the Sam Houston Area Council, sponsored by St. Stephen's United Methodist Church, has attained the rank of Eagle Scout; and WHEREAS, Receiving the Eagle Scout badge is a significant honor, bestowed on only a fraction of those who enter the scouting movement; in the course of meeting the rank's demanding criteria, Mr. Renner earned the requisite 21 merit badges and successfully completed an Eagle Scout project that provided improvements to St. Matthew's United Methodist Church's kitchen, preschool administrative offices and classrooms, and grounds; and WHEREAS, The son of proud parents David and Linda Renner, this fine young Texan has demonstrated outstanding leadership ability throughout his scouting career; in addition to earning the Arrow of Light Award, he has served his fellow scouts as patrol leader for five consecutive terms, winning their respect and admiration as he worked toward the highest rank that scouting offers; and WHEREAS, Mr. Renner is a member of the graduating class of 2005 at Lamar High School, where he studies in the international baccalaureate program and business magnet program; Mr. Renner is a member of the National Honor Society, student council, National Spanish Honor Society, and American Field Service, as well as being a talented clarinet and saxophone player who participates in the school's marching, concert, and jazz bands; and WHEREAS, Eagle Scout Renner's dedication to excellence and his perseverance in the pursuit of his goals have proven him worthy to stand among scouting's elite, and it is most appropriate that he be honored at this time; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate Colin David Renner on his receipt of the Eagle Scout insignia 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 Mr. Renner as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Bohac ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 111 was adopted by the House on May 17, 2004, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House