H.R. No. 1355
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The rank of Eagle Scout is an achievement shared by
many of this nation's leaders, and the attainment of this
significant honor by Lewis Shannon Pierce of Georgetown also
heralds a future bright with opportunity and promise; and
WHEREAS, This fine young Texan has mastered many important
skills in his quest to become an Eagle Scout; he has earned merit
badges requiring expertise in such diverse areas as first aid,
personal fitness, and environmental science, and he has gained
experience in leadership and teamwork while undertaking his Eagle
Scout project, which involved building cabinets to house tools and
toys used in arena activities at the Ride On Center for Kids; and
WHEREAS, A valued member of Boy Scout Troop No. 151, Mr.
Pierce has served his peers as a leader, and in so doing, he has
exemplified the many positive traits for which Boy Scouts are
renowned; and
WHEREAS, In fulfilling the rigorous requirements for
attaining the Eagle Scout insignia, Mr. Pierce has demonstrated an
unwavering commitment to the organization and its ideals, and the
knowledge and confidence he has acquired along the way will indeed
serve him well in the years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Lewis Shannon Pierce 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 Eagle Scout Pierce as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Schwertner
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1355 was adopted by the House on April
28, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House