SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 123

WHEREAS, Blage Y. C. Ledbetter, of Troop 604, Sam Houston Area Council in Houston, is being honored by the Boy Scout program for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS, Blage planned, developed, and conducted a service project that benefited his community; he organized volunteers for cleaning up and gardening in the historic Olivewood Cemetery; and

WHEREAS, Blage has brought great honor to himself in earning the coveted Eagle Badge, and his family, his troop, his community, and his state are justly proud of his great accomplishment; and

WHEREAS, Following the principles of the Scout oath and promise, this personable young man advanced through the ranks of Tenderfoot, Second, First, Star, and Life classes before reaching Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS, Blage has become one of the select few who have earned this prestigious honor, and he is a shining example to the young people of Texas; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st Legislature, hereby congratulate Blage Y. C. Ledbetter on becoming an Eagle Scout and commend him on this great achievement; and, be it further

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

Whitmire

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 4, 2009.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate