89R4702 KRT-D By: Cole H.R. No. 21 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 Aaditya R. Bhat of Austin heralds a future bright with opportunity and promise; and WHEREAS, A student at the Liberal Arts and Science Academy, Mr. Bhat 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 building a large chessboard in the courtyard of his school; and WHEREAS, This fine young Texan has demonstrated outstanding leadership ability in Scouts BSA Troop No. 9, serving as a senior patrol leader and educating his peers about merit badges, and in so doing, he has exemplified the many positive traits for which Scouts are renowned; in addition, he received the Arrow of Light Award and completed the Philmont Scout Ranch and Sea Base High Adventure Camps; and WHEREAS, In fulfilling the rigorous requirements for attaining the Eagle Scout insignia, Aaditya Bhat has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to Scouts BSA 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 89th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Aaditya R. Bhat 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. Bhat as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.