H.R. No. 1255
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 Houston Robert Garrett of Lubbock also heralds
a future bright with opportunity and promise; and
WHEREAS, The son of Greg and Nancy Garrett and a junior at
Trinity Christian School, this fine young Texan has mastered a
number of 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 manufacturing and placing
more than 200 address signs on the back fences of homes throughout
Lubbock, enabling first responders to better identify the locations
from the alley; and
WHEREAS, A valued member of Boy Scout Troop No. 567,
Mr. Garrett 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, Houston Garrett 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 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Houston Robert Garrett on
attaining the rank of Eagle Scout and extend to him sincere best
wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Garrett as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Frullo
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1255 was adopted by the House on April
17, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House