TITLE: Congratulating Anthony Reyes of Kountze on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Anthony Reyes of Kountze on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

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WHEREAS, Anthony Reyes of Kountze has attained the rank of Eagle Scout, and this accomplishment truly merits special recognition; and WHEREAS, The Eagle Scout badge is a significant honor, one bestowed on only a small fraction of those who enter the scouting movement; in the course of meeting the rank's demanding criteria, Mr. Reyes, of Boy Scout Troop No. 88, earned the requisite 21 merit badges and completed an Eagle Scout project benefiting Southeast Texas law enforcement officers; for the latter endeavor, he constructed steel target stand holders in a concrete slab base at the firearms training facility of the Beaumont Police Department; the firing range is used not only by the department but also by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other local agencies; and WHEREAS, Mr. Reyes is a homeschool student who enjoys playing chess, studying martial arts, and participating in outdoor activities; he is assistant lead altar server at Infant Jesus Catholic Church, where he plays bass guitar in the youth band and is a member of the youth group; he also assists Bishop Curtis J. Guillory, of the Diocese of Beaumont, as an episcopal altar server; and WHEREAS, The son of Joseph and Orfanery Reyes, 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 scouting offers; his future plans include serving his country in the U.S. Air Force and earning a degree in agriculture; and WHEREAS, Eagle Scout Reyes'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 Anthony Reyes 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 Reyes as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. White Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 266 was adopted by the House on February 23, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House