SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 307

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Thompson Brewer McLeod for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; and

WHEREAS, This exemplary young man is a member of Scouts BSA Troop 51 in Jackson, Mississippi; he recently joined the elite corps of Eagles and received the coveted Eagle Badge at a Court of Honor; and

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

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

WHEREAS, Thompson displayed impressive leadership through planning, developing, and conducting a service project that benefited the Dallas community; for his project, he organized and facilitated the "Equal Footing for the Homeless Sock and Shoe Drive," which resulted in the collection and donation of more than 800 footwear items to local non-profit organizations; he is truly a shining example to his fellow Scouts and the young people of Texas; and

WHEREAS, By becoming an Eagle Scout, Thompson 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, 88th Legislature, hereby commend Thompson McLeod on receiving 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 McLeod as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

West

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 15, 2023.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate