H.R. No. 1227 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Adrian Alejandro Aguilar of Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 11 in Brownsville has attained the rank of Eagle Scout, and this accomplishment truly merits special recognition; and WHEREAS, 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. Aguilar earned the requisite 21 merit badges and successfully completed an Eagle Scout project of benefit to his community; and WHEREAS, This fine young Texan has demonstrated outstanding leadership ability throughout his scouting career, winning the respect and admiration of his fellow troop members as he worked toward the highest rank that the organization offers; and WHEREAS, A senior at Homer Hanna Early College High School, Mr. Aguilar currently ranks fourth on the varsity tennis team, and he has also achieved notable success participating in the Junior Olympic Archery Development program; through the youth group at St. Mary's Catholic Church, he has helped to feed the less fortunate in his community at the Good Neighbor Settlement House soup kitchen; after his graduation, he plans to attend The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and pursue a career in physical therapy; and WHEREAS, Eagle Scout Aguilar's dedication to excellence and his perseverance in the pursuit of his goals have proved 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 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Adrian Alejandro Aguilar on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout 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. Aguilar as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Lucio III ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1227 was adopted by the House on April 13, 2017, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House