H.R. No. 1265

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Christopher Anthony Arcos of Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 40 in Houston attained the rank of Eagle Scout and his accomplishment was recognized at a Court of Honor ceremony on February 23, 2008; and

WHEREAS, Receiving the Eagle Scout badge is a significant honor, bestowed on only a small fraction of those who enter the scouting movement; in the course of meeting the rank's demanding criteria, Mr. Arcos earned the requisite 21 merit badges and successfully completed an Eagle Scout project of benefit to his community; moreover, he has served his troop in a variety of leadership positions, including chaplain, quartermaster, and senior patrol leader; and

WHEREAS, The son of Anthony and Maritza Arcos, this fine young Texan graduated from S. P. Waltrip High School and currently attends Sam Houston State University; the recipient of a Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Opportunity Scholarship and a LULAC scholarship, Mr. Arcos plans to major in political science and criminal justice; and

WHEREAS, Throughout his scouting career, the dedication to excellence and the perseverance in the pursuit of his goals that Mr. Arcos has demonstrated have proven him worthy to stand among scouting's elite, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a job well done; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Christopher Anthony Arcos on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Arcos as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Bohac

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1265 was adopted by the House on April 23, 2009, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House