81R28823 JKB-D By: Dutton H.R. No. 1832 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Paul Hansen of Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 774 in Humble has fulfilled the requirements for attaining the rank of Eagle Scout, and his accomplishment is being recognized at a special ceremony on May 9, 2009; 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. Hansen earned the requisite 21 merit badges and successfully completed an Eagle Scout project of benefit to his community; and WHEREAS, The son of William and Katheryn Watts, 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; and WHEREAS, Eagle Scout Hansen'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 Paul Hansen 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. Hansen as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.