H.R. No. 182







R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, Joel Glenn Paulk, Jr., of Boy Scouts of America 

Troop 604 in Houston has attained the prestigious rank of Eagle 

Scout; and

	WHEREAS, Receiving the Eagle Scout badge is a rare honor, 

bestowed on only a fraction of those who enter the scouting 

movement; in the course of meeting the rank's demanding criteria, 

Mr. Paulk earned 29 merit badges and successfully completed an 

Eagle Scout project of benefit to his community; and

	WHEREAS, The son of Joel and Brenda Paulk, this fine young 

Texan has demonstrated outstanding leadership ability throughout 

his scouting career; he earned the Arrow of Light award as a Cub 

Scout and has been a member of Boy Scout Troop 604 since 1997; a 

member of the Order of the Arrow, Colonneh Lodge No. 137, he has 

served his fellow scouts as an assistant patrol leader, a patrol 

leader, and an assistant senior patrol leader, winning their 

respect and admiration as he worked toward the highest rank that 

scouting offers; and

	WHEREAS, Mr. Paulk is a 2005 graduate of the High School for 

the Performing and Visual Arts, where he served as a chorale officer 

and as a representative for the student body; in addition, he 

performed in the Houston Grand Opera 2003 production of The Magic 

Flute, participated in the all-region choir, and sang solo with the 

University of Houston Choir; he is also a valued member of St. 

Stephen's United Methodist Church and is active in several 

church-related activities; and

	WHEREAS, Eagle Scout Paulk's dedication to excellence and his 

perseverance in the pursuit of his goals have proven him worthy to 

stand among scouting's elite, marking a significant accomplishment 

he may take pride in throughout his life; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 

Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Joel Glenn 

Paulk, Jr., on becoming an 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 Mr. Paulk as an expression of high regard by the Texas 

House of Representatives.



                                                                           Bohac



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                                                       Speaker of the House     



	I certify that H.R. No. 182 was adopted by the House on August 

11, 2005, by a non-record vote.



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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House