H.R. No. 1096


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Dustin Wright Decker of Boy Scouts of America Troop 652 in Houston has completed the rigorous requirements and mastered the many skills necessary to attain the rank of Eagle Scout, and this notable accomplishment indeed merits special recognition; and WHEREAS, Mr. Decker began his participation in scouting in the first grade as a member of Cub Scout Pack 644; he progressed through Wolf, Bear, and Webelos levels, earning the Arrow of Light Award; he has attended the Sam Houston Area Council Junior Leadership Training Conference and served his fellow Boy Scouts in various roles, including assistant patrol leader, patrol leader, troop scribe, and assistant senior patrol leader; and WHEREAS, For his Eagle Scout project, Mr. Decker built a sidewalk at the Spring Woods High School baseball field; in addition, he earned an impressive total of 30 merit badges in his quest to achieve this singular scouting honor; and WHEREAS, The son of Devon and Teresa Decker, this industrious young man is currently a sophomore at Spring Woods High School in the Spring Branch Independent School District; talented both academically and athletically, he participates in honors and advanced placement classes, is ranked in the top 10 percent of his class, and plays in the offensive guard position on his school's football team; and WHEREAS, The commitment that Dustin Wright Decker has demonstrated to scouting, to his family, and to the community is an inspiration to all who know him, and it is truly a pleasure to honor him at this time; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas Legislature congratulate Dustin Wright Decker on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout and extend to him warmest best wishes for future success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Decker as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Bohac ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1096 was adopted by the House on May 23, 2003, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House