SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 775

WHEREAS, Cohen Ward of Troop 405 in Georgetown is being honored by the Boy Scout program for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS, Cohen planned, developed, and conducted a service project that has benefited his community, and he is recognized as an outstanding leader; he constructed 15 wood duck boxes and placed them around Lake Granger to help increase the duck population; and

WHEREAS, Cohen has brought great honor to himself in earning the coveted Eagle Badge, and his family, his troop, his community, and his state are justly proud of his great accomplishment; and

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

WHEREAS, Cohen has become one of the select few to have earned this prestigious honor, and he is a shining example to the young people of Texas; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th Legislature, hereby congratulate Cohen Ward on becoming an 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 Ward as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Schwertner

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 15, 2017.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate