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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 70
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Matthew Dillon Atkinson of Boy Scout Troop 1114 in |
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Magnolia for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout; this fine young |
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man joined the elite corps of Eagles recently and is being |
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presented the coveted Eagle Badge at a Court of Honor; and |
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WHEREAS, Few achieve this distinguished honor; only a |
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small percentage of boys in the Boy Scout program attain the rank |
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of Eagle Scout; and |
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WHEREAS, Following the principles of the Scout oath and |
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promise, Matthew advanced through the ranks of Tenderfoot, |
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Second, First, Star, and Life classes before reaching Eagle |
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Scout; and |
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WHEREAS, This personable young man displayed leadership |
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through planning, developing, and conducting a service project |
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that benefited his community; he is truly a shining example to |
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his fellow Scouts and the young people of Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, By becoming an Eagle Scout, Matthew has brought |
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great honor to himself, his family, his troop, his community, and |
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his state; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Matthew Dillon |
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Atkinson on earning this prestigious honor and congratulate him |
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on his outstanding achievement; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for Eagle |
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Scout Atkinson as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Creighton |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on July 25, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |