SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 176

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Arlington in recognizing Cavan Lewis Larnard of Boy Scout Troop 222, who recently attained the rank of Eagle Scout, a rank achieved by only five out of every 100 boys in the program; and

WHEREAS, Cavan began his scouting experience in 1996 and earned the Arrow of the Light, Cub Scouting's highest award; since 1998, he has been a member of the distinguished Tejas District Color Guard and performed with the group in two gubernatorial and two presidential inauguration ceremonies; and

WHEREAS, He has shown his leadership skills as a patrol leader, quartermaster, and historian, and he designed and planned a memorial garden for his service project; he earned 33 merit badges, for which he will receive the Bronze and Gold Palms; and

WHEREAS, By becoming an Eagle Scout, this personable young man has brought great distinction to himself, his family, his troop, and his community; and

WHEREAS, Cavan is an exceptional representative of the State of Texas and a sterling example to all who have the good fortune to know him; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 80th Legislature, hereby commend Cavan Lewis Larnard for earning the rank of Eagle Scout and congratulate him on his great achievement; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for Eagle Scout Larnard as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Brimer

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 5, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate