83R26229 LUC-D

By: Eiland H.R. No. 1890

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, For more than a century, the Boy Scouts of America has helped young men build character, become responsible citizens, and develop their abilities in a wide range of pursuits, and those scouts who advance through the program to its highest rank are rewarded with the Eagle Scout insignia; and

WHEREAS, Only about five percent of all Boy Scouts earn the title of Eagle Scout, and Jamaica Beach resident Robert Chase Bossert of Troop 177 may now count himself in that select group; in order to obtain that notable honor, specific requirements in the areas of leadership, service, and outdoor skills must be met; Eagle Scouts need to earn at least 21 merit badges, including those in first aid, camping, personal fitness, environmental science, and citizenship; an Eagle Scout must also serve as a leader both in his troop and in the completion of a project that is beneficial to a school, religious institution, or community; and

WHEREAS, Many Eagle Scouts go on to further distinguish themselves in such fields as business, science, politics, and the arts; among those accomplished individuals who have achieved Eagle Scout status are astronaut Neil Armstrong, President Gerald Ford, former secretary of defense Robert Gates, jazz musician Wynton Marsalis, film director Steven Spielberg, and entrepreneur Sam Walton; and

WHEREAS, The Eagle Scout program fosters self-reliance, initiative, and resourcefulness, and those same qualities that enable a scout to attain this prestigious rank will be invaluable assets to him on the road ahead; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby commend Eagle Scout Robert Chase Bossert on his outstanding achievement and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further

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