SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 284

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 
of Fort Worth in congratulating Eugene Lawson IV of Boy Scout 
Troop 515, who recently attained the rank of Eagle Scout, a rank 
achieved by only two out of every 100 boys in the program; and
	WHEREAS, This fine young man displayed outstanding 
leadership through the planning and execution of a service 
project which has benefited his community; Eugene organized
and led the restoration and painting of the Forest Hill Youth 
Association field house; and
	WHEREAS, Eugene advanced through the ranks of Tenderfoot, 
Second, First, Star, and Life classes before reaching the rank
of Eagle Scout by following the principles of the Scout oath and 
promise; and
	WHEREAS, Eugene graduated summa cum laude from Eastern 
Hills High School, where he was a member of the National Honor 
Society, and he was listed in Who's Who Among American High 
School Students; he earned a number of scholarships, and he now 
attends Prairie View A&M University; and
	WHEREAS, By becoming an Eagle Scout, this personable young 
man has brought great distinction to himself, his family, his 
troop, his community, and his state; and
	WHEREAS, Eugene is an exceptional representative of the 
State of Texas and a sterling example to all who have the good 
fortune to know him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend Eugene Lawson IV for earning
the rank of Eagle Scout and congratulate him on his great 
achievement; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
Eagle Scout Lawson as an expression of the high regard of the 
Texas Senate.
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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 3, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate