H.R. No. 484

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The rank of Eagle Scout is an achievement shared by only a select few, and the attainment of this significant honor by Santiago Mendizabal of Corpus Christi heralds a future bright with opportunity and promise; and

WHEREAS, The son of Jorge and Ligia Mendizabal and a senior at Incarnate Word Academy, Mr. Mendizabal has mastered a number of important skills in his quest to become an Eagle Scout; he has earned merit badges requiring expertise in such diverse areas as first aid, personal fitness, and environmental science, and he has gained experience in leadership and teamwork while undertaking an Eagle Scout project that involved organizing a blood drive for the Coastal Bend Blood Center; and

WHEREAS, This fine young Texan has served his peers in Boy Scout Troop No. 3 in various positions of responsibility, including assistant senior patrol leader and senior patrol leader, and in so doing, he has exemplified the many positive traits for which Boy Scouts are renowned; and

WHEREAS, In fulfilling the rigorous requirements for attaining the Eagle Scout insignia, Santiago Mendizabal has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the Boy Scouts organization and its ideals, and the knowledge and confidence he has acquired along the way will indeed serve him well in the years to come; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Santiago Mendizabal on achieving this prestigious rank 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 Mendizabal as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Herrero

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 484 was adopted by the House on February 20, 2019, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House