H.R. No. 1833
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Devon Joel Carter of Boy Scouts of America Troop No.
442 in Friendswood 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. Carter earned 45 merit badges, including those
requiring expertise in such diverse areas as mammal study, archery,
leatherwork, and wilderness survival; he also successfully
completed an Eagle Scout project of benefit to his community by
creating a flower bed at the Friendswood Animal Shelter; and
WHEREAS, The son of Michael and Coni Carter, 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; he has served his peers as a senior patrol leader,
chaplain's aide, troop scribe, and patrol quartermaster and in many
other positions; moreover, he is a member of the Order of the Arrow
and has been honored with special awards such as the Paul Bunyan
Woodsman title, the Polar Bear Award, and the National Outdoors
Award Patch with two gold devices; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Carter is a member of Friendswood United
Methodist Church; he participates in his high school's varsity
marching band and was a junior high all-region band member in 2010
and 2011; his school activities also include taking both Spanish
and Latin classes; and
WHEREAS, Eagle Scout Carter'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 Devon Joel Carter be congratulated on
achieving the rank of Eagle Scout and that he be extended sincere
best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Carter as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Bonnen of Galveston
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1833 was adopted by the House on May
8, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House