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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Michael Therwhanger of Flower Mound, a member of the |
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Boy Scouts of America, has attained the rank of Eagle Scout, and |
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this accomplishment truly merits special recognition; and |
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WHEREAS, Receiving the Eagle Scout badge is a significant |
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honor, bestowed on only a small fraction of those who enter the |
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scouting movement; in the course of meeting the rank's demanding |
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criteria, Mr. Therwhanger earned the requisite 21 merit badges and |
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successfully completed an Eagle Scout project to benefit his |
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community; and |
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WHEREAS, This fine young Texan has been a Boy Scout member for |
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10 years, demonstrating outstanding leadership ability throughout |
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his scouting career and winning the respect and admiration of his |
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fellow scouts as he worked toward the highest rank that scouting |
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offers; and |
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WHEREAS, An accomplished athlete, Mr. Therwhanger was named |
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Junior Hurdler of the Year as a member of the varsity track team at |
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his high school; he also plays varsity football and has taken part |
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in the team's charity efforts to help the homeless; in addition, he |
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has received awards for his academic achievements and ranks in the |
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top four percent of his graduating class; and |
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WHEREAS, Eagle Scout Therwhanger's dedication to excellence |
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and his perseverance in the pursuit of his goals have proven him |
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worthy to stand among scouting's elite, and he may reflect with |
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pride on a job well done; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Michael Therwhanger on achieving |
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the rank of Eagle Scout and extend to him sincere best wishes for |
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continued success and happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Therwhanger as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Parker |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 842 was adopted by the House on March |
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28, 2007, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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