H.R. No. 202

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Jackson S. Riggins of Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 405 in Georgetown has attained the rank of Eagle Scout, and this accomplishment truly merits special recognition; and

WHEREAS, Receiving the Eagle Scout badge is a significant honor, bestowed on only a small fraction of those who enter the scouting movement; in the course of meeting the rank's demanding criteria, Mr. Riggins earned 33 merit badges, recorded 104 days and nights of camping, and took part in 61 service projects totaling 261 hours; he successfully completed an Eagle Scout project, which involved removing an invasive plant species known as mustard cabbage at Berry Springs Park; and

WHEREAS, A sophomore at Georgetown High School, this fine young Texan has demonstrated outstanding leadership ability throughout his scouting career, winning the respect and admiration of the fellow members of his troop as he worked toward the highest rank that the organization offers; and

WHEREAS, Eagle Scout Riggins has demonstrated a dedication to excellence and a perseverance in the pursuit of his goals that have proven him worthy to stand among scouting's elite, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a job well done; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Jackson S. Riggins on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further

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

Farney

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 202 was adopted by the House on February 19, 2015, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House