78R15478 MDM-D

By:  Nixon                                                        H.R. No. 1178



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, At an Eagle Scout Court of Honor ceremony on May 18, 
2003, Benjamin James "Ben" Lemming, 17, of Houston is being duly 
recognized for attaining the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout; and
	WHEREAS, A junior honor roll student at Strake Jesuit 
Preparatory Academy, Mr. Lemming is actively involved with the 
student council and a service organization at his school; he has 
lettered in football twice in the past two years in recognition of 
his skill as an offensive tackle, serves his fellow choir members as 
president, and was elected senior class secretary for 2003-2004; 
further, this avid guitar player has held leadership roles with the 
St. Michael's Catholic Church youth group; and
	WHEREAS, To achieve the Eagle Scout insignia is a rare honor, 
one bestowed on few of those who enter the scouting movement; while 
meeting the demanding criteria for this notable accomplishment, Mr. 
Lemming earned 21 merit badges and, for his Eagle Scout project, 
built new library shelving for Casa Juan Diego; and
	WHEREAS, He is the son of Jim and Sandi Lemming, who support 
him in all his endeavors and take great pride in his scouting 
successes; and
	WHEREAS, Deeply committed to scouting, his family, and his 
community, Eagle Scout Lemming is an inspiration to all those who 
know him and it is a pleasure to salute him at this time; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor Benjamin James "Ben" Lemming for attaining 
the rank of Eagle Scout and extend to him sincere best wishes for 
success and happiness in the coming years; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Lemming as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.