H.R. No. 1265
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Christopher Anthony Arcos of Boy Scouts of America
Troop No. 40 in Houston attained the rank of Eagle Scout and his
accomplishment was recognized at a Court of Honor ceremony on
February 23, 2008; 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. Arcos earned the requisite 21 merit badges and
successfully completed an Eagle Scout project of benefit to his
community; moreover, he has served his troop in a variety of
leadership positions, including chaplain, quartermaster, and
senior patrol leader; and
WHEREAS, The son of Anthony and Maritza Arcos, this fine
young Texan graduated from S. P. Waltrip High School and currently
attends Sam Houston State University; the recipient of a Houston
Livestock Show and Rodeo Opportunity Scholarship and a LULAC
scholarship, Mr. Arcos plans to major in political science and
criminal justice; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his scouting career, the dedication to
excellence and the perseverance in the pursuit of his goals that Mr.
Arcos has demonstrated 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 Christopher Anthony Arcos 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. Arcos as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Bohac
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1265 was adopted by the House on April
23, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House