SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1024 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Kingsville in congratulating Vito G. Recio of Boy Scout Troop 186, who recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout; and WHEREAS, This outstanding young man has brought honor to himself, his family, his troop, his community, and his state in earning the coveted Eagle Badge; and WHEREAS, Vito completed a service project that required him to exercise his leadership abilities and at the same time benefit his community; he upgraded a city and county park by installing a bicycle rack, painting a gazebo, repainting picnic tables, and constructing stone-paved bases for four new trash cans; and WHEREAS, Few are privileged to be named among the ranks of the elite corps of Eagle Scouts; only five out of every 100 Boy Scouts earn this distinguished honor; and WHEREAS, Following the principles of the Scout oath and promise, Vito advanced through the ranks of Tenderfoot, Second, First, Star, and Life classes to become an Eagle Scout; he is truly an exemplary citizen of the State of Texas; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby congratulate Vito G. Recio on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout and commend him on this great achievement; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for Eagle Scout Recio as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Hinojosa ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 21, 2013. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate