SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 49

WHEREAS, Akash Gupta of Troop 567 in Katy has recently been honored by the Boy Scout program for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout, a rank achieved by only five out of every 100 boys in the program; and

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

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

WHEREAS, Akash 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, 82nd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Akash Gupta on 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 Gupta as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Huffman

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on June 16, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate