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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The rank of Eagle Scout is an achievement shared by |
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only a select few, and the attainment of this significant honor by |
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Harrison Hunter Coons of Houston heralds a future bright with |
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opportunity and promise; and |
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WHEREAS, The son of Ken and Jamie Coons, this fine young Texan |
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has mastered a number of important skills in his quest to become an |
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Eagle Scout; he has earned merit badges requiring expertise in such |
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diverse areas as first aid, personal fitness, and environmental |
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science, and he has gained experience in leadership and teamwork |
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while undertaking his Eagle Scout project, which involved |
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overseeing 18 scouts as they refurbished the exterior of a senior |
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citizen's house; and |
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WHEREAS, A valued member of Boy Scout Troop No. 13 and a |
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recipient of the Arrow of Light Award, Mr. Coons has served his |
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peers as quartermaster, as patrol leader, and as president of Eagle |
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Scout Crew, and in so doing, he has exemplified the many positive |
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traits for which Boy Scouts are renowned; furthermore, he is a |
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talented musician, a member of the varsity track team, and a paid |
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intern with the Second Baptist Church media department; and |
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WHEREAS, In fulfilling the rigorous requirements for |
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attaining the Eagle Scout insignia, Harrison Coons has demonstrated |
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an unwavering commitment to the Boy Scouts organization and its |
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ideals, and the knowledge and confidence he has acquired along the |
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way will indeed serve him well in the years to come; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Eagle Scout Harrison Hunter Coons |
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on achieving this prestigious rank and extend to him sincere best |
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wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Coons as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |