84R21620 EEY-D By: Simmons H.R. No. 2225 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Phillip Anthony Hinojosa of Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 753 in Carrollton 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. Hinojosa earned 27 merit badges and successfully completed an Eagle Scout project, which involved laying a gravel path at his school; and WHEREAS, A recipient of the Arrow of Light Award, he has demonstrated outstanding leadership ability throughout his scouting career, winning the respect and admiration of the fellow members of his troop through his service as senior patrol leader and other positions; and WHEREAS, Mr. Hinojosa has distinguished himself outside the world of scouting as well; he is a member of the Creekview High School power lifting, track and field, and varsity football teams, and he is active in student leadership, student council, and the art and photojournalism departments; and WHEREAS, Eagle Scout Hinojosa'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 the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Eagle Scout Phillip Anthony Hinojosa 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 Hinojosa as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.