SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 40

	WHEREAS, William Trotty of Troop 242 in Houston has 
recently been honored by the Boy Scout program for attaining the 
rank of Eagle Scout; and
	WHEREAS, William planned, developed, and conducted a 
service project that has benefited his community; he conducted a 
coat drive for the Star of Hope Foundation for the homeless; and
	WHEREAS, William has brought great honor to himself in 
earning the coveted Eagle Badge, and his family, his troop, his 
community, and his state are justly proud of his great 
accomplishment; and
	WHEREAS, Following the principles of the Scout oath and 
promise, this personable young man advanced through the ranks of 
Tenderfoot, Second, First, Star, and Life classes before 
reaching Eagle Scout; and
	WHEREAS, William has become one of the select few who have 
earned this prestigious honor, and he is a shining example to the 
young people of Texas; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby congratulate William Trotty on becoming 
an Eagle Scout and commend him on this great achievement; and, be 
it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
Eagle Scout Trotty as an expression of high regard from the
Texas Senate.
                                                                           Ellis




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on January 25, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate