TITLE: Congratulating Genaro Alejandro DeLeon of Kingsville on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Genaro Alejandro DeLeon of Kingsville on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

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WHEREAS, Genaro Alejandro DeLeon of Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 186 in Kingsville has attained the rank of Eagle Scout, and this accomplishment truly merits special recognition; and WHEREAS, Receiving 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. DeLeon earned 25 merit badges in such diverse areas as first aid, personal fitness, and environmental science; he has also gained experience in leadership and teamwork while undertaking his Eagle Scout project, which involved organizing the restoration of the basketball court at St. Gertrude Catholic School; and WHEREAS, This fine young Texan has demonstrated outstanding ability throughout his scouting career, winning the respect and admiration of his fellow scouts as he worked toward the highest rank that scouting offers; he plans to attend The University of Texas at Austin, where he will major in biology as a premed student in the Health Science Honors Program; and WHEREAS, Eagle Scout DeLeon'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 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Genaro Alejandro DeLeon 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 Eagle Scout DeLeon as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Lozano Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1324 was adopted by the House on April 17, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House