SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 39

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Justin Markel of Boy Scout Troop 211 in Houston for 
achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; this fine young man joined the 
elite corps of Eagles recently and was presented the coveted 
Eagle Badge at a Court of Honor; and
	WHEREAS, Few achieve this distinguished honor; only two 
out of every 100 boys in the Boy Scout program attain the rank
of Eagle Scout; and
	WHEREAS, Following the principles of the Scout oath and 
promise, Justin advanced through the ranks of Tenderfoot, 
Second, First, Star, and Life classes before reaching
Eagle Scout; and
	WHEREAS, This personable young man displayed leadership 
through planning, developing, and conducting a service project 
that benefited his community; he collected and distributed over 
8,000 books and magazines to Ben Taub, L.B.J., M. D. Anderson, 
Texas Children's, and Saint Luke's hospitals and to the Jewish 
Community Center in Houston; he is truly a shining example to his 
fellow Scouts and the young people of Texas; and
	WHEREAS, By becoming an Eagle Scout, Justin has brought 
great honor to himself, his family, his troop, his community, and 
his state; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend Justin Markel on receiving
this prestigious honor and congratulate him on his outstanding 
achievement; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared
for Eagle Scout Markel as an expression of esteem from the
Texas Senate.
                                                                         Lindsay




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on January 22, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate