TITLE: Congratulating Rasheed Jamal Furlow on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Rasheed Jamal Furlow on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Duncanville in congratulating Rasheed Jamal Furlow of Boy Scout Troop 986, who recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout; and WHEREAS, This outstanding young man has brought honor to himself, his family, his troop, his community, and his state in earning the coveted Eagle Badge; and WHEREAS, Rasheed completed a service project that required him to exercise his leadership abilities and at the same time benefit his community; Rasheed's project involved raising money for the purchase of school uniforms; he was able to purchase more than 200 uniforms for students at two elementary schools; and WHEREAS, Few are privileged to be named among the ranks of the elite corps of Eagle Scouts; only five out of every 100 Boy Scouts earn this distinguished honor; and WHEREAS, Following the principles of the Scout oath and promise, Rasheed advanced from Tenderfoot, Second, First, Star, and Life classes to Eagle Scout; he is truly an exemplary citizen of the State of Texas; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby congratulate Rasheed Jamal Furlow on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout and commend him on this great achievement; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for Eagle Scout Furlow as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. West President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 18, 2011.