TITLE: Congratulating John Patrick Reinhart of Austin on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

SUMMARY: Congratulating John Patrick Reinhart of Austin on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

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WHEREAS, John Patrick Reinhart of Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 399 in Austin has attained the rank of Eagle Scout, and this accomplishment truly merits special recognition; and WHEREAS, The son of Patrick and Ruth Reinhart, John Patrick Reinhart entered scouting in the first grade at St. Austin's Catholic School and has been a member of Troop No. 399 since 2011; he has demonstrated outstanding leadership ability throughout his scouting career, winning the respect and admiration of the fellow members of his troop through his service as patrol quartermaster and den chief and as a representative of the Order of the Arrow; moreover, he has attended National Leadership Youth Training, and he has honed his outdoor skills at various summer and winter camps; and WHEREAS, Thus far in his scouting journey, Mr. Reinhart has recorded 64 nights of camping and obtained 78 merit badges; a recipient of the National Outdoor Achievement and World Conservation Awards, he has also earned recognition for taking part in the mile swim, the snorkeling challenge, and the Nova Awards Whoosh! and Shoot! modules; he has additionally volunteered over 300 service hours, and he organized and completed an Eagle Scout project of benefit to his community, which involved constructing an information bulletin board at Dripping Springs Ranch Park; and WHEREAS, This fine young Texan was a model student during his time at St. Austin Catholic School, where he consistently made the honor roll and was active in band, choir, and numerous athletic activities; he has also been a participant in University Interscholastic League Modern Oratory competitions, having placed first and second at the district level and having finished as the runner-up in a state-level contest in 2013; now a student at Westlake High School, he is a member of the Men's Ensemble and the Torque Omega Robotics Team; he plans to continue his work in scouting and to serve as a mentor to other young men in the program; and WHEREAS, Eagle Scout Reinhart'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 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate John Patrick Reinhart 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 Mr. Reinhart as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Workman Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 941 was adopted by the House on March 18, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House