81R23299 JGH-D

By: Anderson H.R. No. 1577

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, John R. Dailey of Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 462 in Lorena attained the rank of Eagle Scout in 2007, and this accomplishment truly merits special recognition; 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. Dailey earned the requisite 21 merit badges and successfully completed an Eagle Scout project of benefit to his community; he planned and coordinated the building of a switchback trail below the dam at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lake Waco Wetlands Research and Education Center; and

WHEREAS, The son of Larry and Laura Dailey, this fine young Texan has demonstrated outstanding leadership ability throughout his scouting career, winning the respect and admiration of his fellow scouts as he worked toward the highest rank that scouting offers; he has been a senior patrol leader and is a recipient of the Arrow of Light Award; the many community service projects he has participated in include highway cleanups, campground cleanups, Food for Families, and the Multiple Sclerosis Society Benefit Walks, among others; and

WHEREAS, Eagle Scout Dailey's dedication to excellence and his perseverance in the pursuit of his goals 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 John R. Dailey 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. Dailey as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.