H.R. No. 2119
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 Jason Ian Thomas of Bellaire may now count
himself a member of that select group; and
WHEREAS, The son of Vic and Carol Thomas and a junior at the
DeBakey High School for Health Professions, this fine young Texan
has mastered a number of important skills in his quest to become an
Eagle Scout; he has earned 22 merit badges requiring expertise in
such diverse areas as first aid, personal fitness, environmental
science, and carpentry; he has gained further experience in
leadership and teamwork while undertaking his Eagle Scout project,
which involved designing and planting a community garden at Christ
the King Presbyterian Church in Houston; and
WHEREAS, A valued member of Boy Scout Troop No. 13 in
Houston, Mr. Thomas has served his peers as a troop librarian,
chaplain, and guide, 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, Jason Thomas 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 Jason Ian Thomas 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 Thomas as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Bohac
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2119 was adopted by the House on May
21, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House