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H.R. No. 266
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, William A. Stephens III of Houston has attained the
rank of Eagle Scout, and this accomplishment truly merits
legislative commendation; 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. Stephens earned the requisite 21 merit badges and completed an
Eagle Scout project of benefit to his community; and
WHEREAS, The son of proud parents William A. Stephens, Jr.,
and Kathryn S. Stephens, this fine young Texan has demonstrated
outstanding leadership ability throughout his scouting career; he
has earned the Arrow of Light award and has ably served his fellow
scouts in numerous ways, winning their respect and admiration as he
worked toward the highest rank that scouting offers; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Stephens is an exemplary student at St. Thomas
High School who has earned his place on the honor roll for three
consecutive years and is a member of the National Honor Society;
active in numerous extracurricular activities, he has participated
in the Latin and chess clubs in addition to playing in the school
band and lettering in swimming; and
WHEREAS, Eagle Scout Stephens'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 William A.
Stephens III 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. Stephens as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Bohac
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 266 was adopted by the House on May
17, 2004, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House