H.R. No. 247 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Daniel Travis Salisbury of Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 491 in Montgomery has attained the rank of Eagle Scout, and this accomplishment is being duly recognized at a Court of Honor on February 7, 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. Salisbury earned the requisite 21 merit badges and completed an Eagle Scout project of lasting benefit to his community; and WHEREAS, The son of Michael and Lilia Salisbury, this fine young Texan has demonstrated outstanding leadership ability throughout his scouting career, earning the respect and admiration of his fellow scouts as he worked toward the highest rank that scouting offers; and WHEREAS, Eagle Scout Salisbury'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 Daniel Travis Salisbury 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. Salisbury as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Creighton ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 247 was adopted by the House on February 18, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House