81R13832 MDM-D By: Bohac H.R. No. 1264 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Ethan Louis Van Antwerp of Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 40 in Houston attained the rank of Eagle Scout, and this accomplishment truly merits special recognition; and WHEREAS, Receiving the Eagle Scout badge is a significant honor, bestowed on only a small fraction of those who enter the scouting movement; in the course of meeting the rank's demanding criteria, Mr. Van Antwerp earned 33 merit badges and completed an Eagle Scout project of lasting benefit to his community; and WHEREAS, A graduate of Humble High School, where he earned three letters for cheerleading, this fine young Texan is currently a midshipman at the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York; he is a member of the color guard, honor guard, drill team, and sailing team; and WHEREAS, Eagle Scout Van Antwerp's dedication to excellence and perseverance in the pursuit of his goals have proven him worthy to stand among scouting's elite, and he may indeed reflect with pride on a job well done; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Ethan Louis Van Antwerp on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout 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 Mr. Van Antwerp as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.