84R25621 CJM-D By: Bohac H.R. No. 2453 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The rank of Eagle Scout is an achievement shared by only a select few, and the attainment of this significant honor by Harrison Hunter Coons of Houston heralds a future bright with opportunity and promise; and WHEREAS, The son of Ken and Jamie Coons, this fine young Texan 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, and environmental science, and he has gained experience in leadership and teamwork while undertaking his Eagle Scout project, which involved overseeing 18 scouts as they refurbished the exterior of a senior citizen's house; and WHEREAS, A valued member of Boy Scout Troop No. 13 and a recipient of the Arrow of Light Award, Mr. Coons has served his peers as quartermaster, as patrol leader, and as president of Eagle Scout Crew, and in so doing, he has exemplified the many positive traits for which Boy Scouts are renowned; furthermore, he is a talented musician, a member of the varsity track team, and a paid intern with the Second Baptist Church media department; and WHEREAS, In fulfilling the rigorous requirements for attaining the Eagle Scout insignia, Harrison Coons 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 Harrison Hunter Coons 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 Mr. Coons as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.