TITLE: Congratulating Donald Joseph Fortner of Austin on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Donald Joseph Fortner of Austin on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Donald Joseph "DJ" Fortner of Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 448 in Austin 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. Fortner earned the requisite 21 merit badges and successfully completed an Eagle Scout project of benefit to James Bowie High School; he planned and designed a 15-by-20-foot outdoor stage suitable for use by the school's performing arts departments, and his Court of Honor ceremony was held there; 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 served as senior patrol leader of his troop and as chapter chief of the Order of the Arrow; and WHEREAS, A freshman at the University of Central Oklahoma, Mr. Fortner is majoring in musical theater and plans to pursue a career in that field; and WHEREAS, Eagle Scout Fortner'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 Donald Joseph Fortner 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. Fortner as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Workman Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1417 was adopted by the House on April 27, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House