H.R. No. 164 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Benjamin Mauro of Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 399 in Austin 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. Mauro earned the requisite 21 merit badges and successfully completed an Eagle Scout project of benefit to his community; he built and installed more than 300 feet of limestone planters at Casis Elementary School and planted and labeled a variety of Texas native species; 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 Mauro'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, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Benjamin Mauro on attaining 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. Mauro as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Howard of Travis ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 164 was adopted by the House on June 28, 2011, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House