TITLE: Congratulating Hunter Alan Gilbert of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Hunter Alan Gilbert of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

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WHEREAS, Hunter Alan Gilbert of Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 652 in Houston 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. Gilbert earned 32 merit badges, including those requiring expertise in such diverse areas as archery, snow sports, and wilderness survival; for his Eagle Scout project, he designed and constructed a wheelchair ramp for St. Peter United Church of Christ; and WHEREAS, The son of Grant and Sharon Gilbert and a senior at Memorial High School, this fine young Texan has demonstrated outstanding leadership ability throughout his scouting career, winning the respect and admiration of the fellow members of his troop as he worked toward the highest rank that the organization offers; he has served in such roles as senior patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader, and quartermaster, and he is a recipient of the prestigious Arrow of Light Award; and WHEREAS, Eagle Scout Gilbert'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 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Eagle Scout Hunter Alan Gilbert on achieving this prestigious rank 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 Gilbert as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Bohac Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 638 was adopted by the House on March 9, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House