SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 627

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Corpus Christi in congratulating Christopher William Burleigh of the Boy Scouts of America, who recently attained the rank of Eagle Scout, a rank achieved by only five out of every 100 boys in the program; and

WHEREAS, Christopher advanced through the ranks of Tenderfoot, Second, First, Star, and Life classes before reaching the rank of Eagle Scout by following the principles of the Scout oath and promise; and

WHEREAS, This fine young man displayed outstanding leadership through the planning and execution of a service project which has benefited his community; and

WHEREAS, To complete his project, Christopher designed and enlisted volunteers to install a decorative base to enclose flag poles at the Maxine Flournoy Third Coast Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force located in Alice; and

WHEREAS, Christopher plans to attend Texas A&M University--Corpus Christi and participate in the Reserve Officers' Training Corps program to prepare to serve as an officer in the United States Army; and

WHEREAS, Christopher 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 Christopher William Burleigh for earning the rank of Eagle Scout and extend to him best wishes in all his future endeavors; and, be it further

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

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 2, 2007.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate