SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 482

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Matthew Michael Bridges of Boy Scout Troop 87 in Corpus Christi for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; this fine young man joined the elite corps of Eagles recently and was presented the coveted Eagle Badge at a Court of Honor; and

WHEREAS, Few achieve this distinguished honor; only five out of every 100 boys in the Boy Scout program attain the rank of Eagle Scout; and

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

WHEREAS, This personable young man displayed leadership through planning, developing, and conducting a service project that benefited his community; for his project, Matthew constructed a concrete picnic area with two eight-foot steel-framed picnic tables and a barbecue pit at a low-income apartment complex owned by a local church; Matthew is truly a shining example to his fellow scouts and the young people of Texas; and

WHEREAS, By becoming an Eagle Scout, Matthew has brought great honor to himself, his family, his troop, his community, and his state; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend Matthew Michael Bridges on receiving this prestigious honor and congratulate him on his outstanding achievement; and, be it further

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

Hinojosa

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 18, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate