H.R. No. 1364 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Ryan Austin Kattchee of Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 40 of Houston has 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. Kattchee earned 28 merit badges and, for his Eagle Scout project, rebuilt the dugouts at Seton Catholic Junior High School; and WHEREAS, This fine young Texan has demonstrated outstanding leadership ability throughout his scouting career, winning the respect and admiration of his fellow scouts as he worked toward the highest rank that scouting offers; a member of the Order of the Arrow, he has also earned the Arrow of Light and World Conservation Awards; and WHEREAS, Mr. Kattchee is the son of Phillip and Dianna Kattchee; he graduated from St. Thomas High School, where he was a member of the National Honor Society and an Academic All-American, as well as a member of the baseball and swim teams; he is currently studying engineering at The University of Texas; and WHEREAS, Eagle Scout Kattchee's dedication to excellence and his 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 Ryan Austin Kattchee on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Eagle Scout Kattchee as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Bohac ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1364 was adopted by the House on April 27, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House