H.R. No. 642


R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Andrew Howell of El Paso has attained the rank of Eagle Scout, and this accomplishment truly merits special recognition; and WHEREAS, Receiving the Eagle Scout badge is a significant honor, bestowed on only a small fraction of those who enter the scouting movement; in the course of meeting the rank's demanding criteria, Mr. Howell earned the requisite 21 merit badges and successfully completed an Eagle Scout project of benefit to his community; and WHEREAS, This fine young Texan has demonstrated outstanding leadership ability throughout his scouting career, winning the respect and admiration of his fellow scouts as he worked toward the highest rank that scouting offers; and WHEREAS, The dedication to excellence and perseverance in the pursuit of his goals demonstrated by Eagle Scout Howell have proven him worthy to stand among scouting's elite, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a job well done; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Andrew Howell on becoming an Eagle Scout and extend to him best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Howell as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Haggerty ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 642 was adopted by the House on May 12, 2006, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House