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78R4746 MW-D

By:  Pitts                                                        H.R. No. 300


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Michael Kelsey of Waxahachie has achieved the highest rank bestowed by the Boy Scouts of America with his receipt of the prestigious Eagle Scout insignia; and WHEREAS, Son of proud parents Gerald and Vicki Kelsey, this young man belongs to Troop No. 232 and has deftly risen through the ranks of first class scout, star scout, and life scout; and WHEREAS, In completing the rigorous qualifications necessary to ascend to the rank of Eagle Scout, Mr. Kelsey worked diligently to earn the requisite merit badges and complete his Eagle Scout project, which involved constructing a fence around the air conditioning unit at Common Ground Ministries, a social service agency that helps families with children; and WHEREAS, Mr. Kelsey attends Waxahachie High School, where he participates in the Future Farmers of America program and is a member of the swim team; active in the community, he has served as junior zookeeper at the Dallas Zoo, worked for the Gingerbread Trail, and volunteered for Meals on Wheels; and WHEREAS, The elite rank of Eagle Scout is attained by only a few accomplished individuals; Mr. Kelsey's achievement is indeed worthy of highest praise, and it is a privilege to recognize him at this time; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Michael Kelsey 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 Kelsey as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.