H.R. No. 305 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Jonathon Douglas Deal of Cameron is attaining 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. Deal earned the requisite 21 merit badges and, for his Eagle Scout project, he collected and shipped 12 boxes of DVDs, game consoles, board games, and magazines to soldiers serving in Afghanistan; 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; and WHEREAS, Eagle Scout Deal'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 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Jonathon Douglas Deal 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 Deal as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Schwertner ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 305 was adopted by the House on February 24, 2011, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House