H.R. No. 248







R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, Christian Scott Mappus of Arlington has completed 

the rigorous requirements for attaining the elite rank of Eagle 

Scout, and his outstanding accomplishment was recognized at a Court 

of Honor on August 13, 2005, at All Saints Lutheran Church; and

	WHEREAS, The son of Rudy and Deborah Mappus, this outstanding 

young man is an honor student at Martin High School, where he 

particularly enjoys foreign languages and computers; he hopes to 

attend either Texas A&M University or The University of Texas at 

Austin; and

	WHEREAS, Since beginning his tenure in scouting, Mr. Mappus 

has earned an award for best orienteering scout as well as a God and 

Family Medal, a 50 Miler Award, and the Order of the Arrow Award, 

and he has participated in a number of camping trips and summer 

camps in Texas, New Mexico, Arkansas, and Colorado; moreover, he 

has garnered an impressive 31 merit badges, including those 

requiring expertise in such diverse areas as geology, plumbing, and 

space exploration; his Eagle Scout project involved planting two 

flower beds at Arlington's Thora Hart Park; and

	WHEREAS, Eagle Scout Mappus is a valued member of Boy Scout 

Troop 445, which he has ably served as quartermaster, patrol 

leader, senior patrol leader, troop guide, and assistant senior 

patrol leader; and

	WHEREAS, Deeply committed to scouting, his family, and his 

community, Eagle Scout Mappus is an inspiration to all who know him, 

and it is indeed a pleasure to recognize him at this time; now, 

therefore, be it

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

Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby honor Christian Scott 

Mappus for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout and extend to him 

sincere best wishes for continued success in the years ahead; and, 

be it further

	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 

prepared for Mr. Mappus as an expression of high regard by the Texas 

House of Representatives.



                                                                          Zedler



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                                                       Speaker of the House     



	I certify that H.R. No. 248 was adopted by the House on August 

18, 2005, by a non-record vote.



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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House