SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 56

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Houston in congratulating Kyle Matthew Hodgeson of Boy Scout Troop 1020, who recently completed the requirements for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS, This outstanding young man has brought honor to himself, his family, his troop, his community, and his state in earning the coveted Eagle Badge; and

WHEREAS, Kyle completed a service project that required him to exercise his leadership abilities and at the same time benefit his community; his project was the restoration of Nicole's Way Pocket Park in Houston's Memorial Park, and it involved planning, fund-raising, recruiting volunteers, and managing the installation of new plants and landscaping materials; and

WHEREAS, Few are privileged to be named among the ranks of the elite corps of Eagle Scouts; only five out of every 100 Boy Scouts earn this distinguished honor; and

WHEREAS, Following the principles of the Scout oath and promise, Kyle advanced from Tenderfoot, Second, First, Star, and Life classes to Eagle Scout; he is truly an exemplary citizen of the State of Texas; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Kyle Matthew Hodgeson on attaining the rank of 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 Hodgeson as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Ellis

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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