SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 720

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Nicholas Brainard for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS, This fine young man is a member of Scouts BSA Troop 155 in Georgetown; as he joins the elite corps of Eagles, he will receive the coveted Eagle Badge at a Court of Honor; and

WHEREAS, Few achieve this distinguished honor; only a small percentage of boys in the Scouts BSA program attain the rank of Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS, Following the principles of the Scout oath and promise, Nicholas 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, he led a group of Scouts in making improvements to the First Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Georgetown; their work included clearing brush, power-washing headstones, and removing debris; he is truly a shining example to his fellow Scouts and the young people of Texas; and

WHEREAS, By becoming an Eagle Scout, Nicholas 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, 86th Legislature, hereby commend Nicholas Brainard on earning 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 Brainard as an expression of esteem 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 8, 2019.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate