H.R. No. 512 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Caleb Gomez of Scouts BSA Troop No. 128 in Buda 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. Gomez earned the requisite 21 merit badges; he also successfully completed an Eagle Scout project that involved refurbishing the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 8925 hall in Austin; 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; he has further distinguished himself as a member of Venturing Crew No. 1626 and the Order of the Arrow Tonkawa Lodge No. 99; and WHEREAS, Mr. Gomez is currently a senior at Johnson High School in Buda, and he plans to continue his studies as a premedical student at the University of Houston College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics; a talented athlete, he won a gold medal in the Texas High School Powerlifting Association's regional competition; and WHEREAS, Eagle Scout Gomez'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 89th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Caleb Gomez 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. Gomez as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Zwiener ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 512 was adopted by the House on March 31, 2025, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House