84R5727 RA-D
By: Bohac H.R. No. 2118
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Eagle Scout insignia is bestowed on those
members of the Boy Scouts of America who advance through the program
to its highest rank, and Alex Dodd of Houston may now count himself
a member of that select group; and
WHEREAS, The son of David Dodd and Penny Dodd, this junior at
Second Baptist School 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, environmental science, woodcarving, and public speaking,
and he has gained experience in leadership and teamwork while
undertaking his Eagle Scout project, which involved making
improvements to several Spring Branch Memorial Sports Association
playing fields; and
WHEREAS, A valued member of Boy Scout Troop No. 13 in
Houston, Mr. Dodd has served his peers as a den chief, troop guide,
patrol leader, and crew 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, Alex Dodd has demonstrated an
unwavering commitment to the Boy Scouts 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 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Eagle Scout Alex Dodd on achieving
this prestigious rank 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 Dodd as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.