H.R. No. 1853



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Aaron Silva of El Paso has earned the prestigious 
rank of Eagle Scout, and this noteworthy achievement is indeed 
worthy of special legislative recognition; and
	WHEREAS, In the course of completing the rank's demanding 
requirements, Eagle Scout Silva has displayed superb judgment, 
initiative, and commitment, traits that will greatly benefit him as 
he faces the myriad challenges of the future; and
	WHEREAS, Involved in scouting since the age of six, Mr. Silva 
is a valued and respected member of Troop 86, and he has followed 
and applied the scouting tenets well, garnering merit badges in a 
number of diverse areas; moreover, for his Eagle Scout service 
project, he recruited 43 volunteers and spearheaded the restoration 
of a trail at Franklin Mountains State Park that had been damaged by 
storms; and
	WHEREAS, This dynamic young Texan is a senior at Eastwood 
High School, where he is a member of the Future Business Leaders of 
America and Fed-Challenge, an economics team that competes against 
other schools; and
	WHEREAS, Few are able to attain the rank of Eagle Scout, and 
through his dedication to the ideals of the Boy Scouts of America, 
Mr. Silva has deservedly earned his place among scouting's elite; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Aaron Silva on his receipt of the 
Eagle Scout insignia and extend to him sincere best wishes for 
continued achievement; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Silva as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                     Quintanilla

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1853 was adopted by the House on May 
25, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House