TITLE: Commending Emilio Manzano for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SUMMARY: Commending Emilio Manzano for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

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WHEREAS, For more than a century the Boy Scouts of America organization has helped young men build character, become responsible citizens, and develop their abilities in a wide range of pursuits, and only those scouts who advance through the program to its highest rank are rewarded with its greatest honor; and WHEREAS, Emilio Manzano of Boy Scouts of America Troop 155 in River Oaks has attained the rank of Eagle Scout, an accomplishment that truly merits special recognition as a significant honor bestowed on only a small fraction of those who enter scouting; and WHEREAS, The son of Mary Chaisson, he earned more than the requisite 21 merit badges, graduated from Castleberry High School, where he was active in band, and successfully completed an Eagle Scout project consisting of building stairs for the River Oaks Community Center; and WHEREAS, This fine Texan has demonstrated outstanding leadership ability throughout his scouting career, winning the respect and admiration of his fellow scouts and peers as he worked toward the highest rank that scouting offers and served his troop and his community; and WHEREAS, The qualities developed by a scout who attains this prestigious rank are invaluable assets to him on the road of life that lies ahead; and WHEREAS, By becoming an Eagle Scout, Emilio Manzano has brought great honor to himself, his family, his troop, his community, and his state; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Emilio Manzano on receiving this prestigious honor, congratulate him on his outstanding achievement, and extend to him sincere wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for Eagle Scout Manzano as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Nelson President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on June 24, 2011.