TITLE: Congratulating Austin Leighton of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Austin Leighton of Houston on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

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WHEREAS, For more than a century, the Boy Scouts of America has helped young men build character, become responsible citizens, and develop their abilities in a wide range of pursuits, and those scouts who advance through the program to its highest rank are rewarded with the Eagle Scout insignia; only about five percent of all Boy Scouts earn the title of Eagle Scout, and Austin Leighton of Troop No. 604 in Houston is counted in that select group; and WHEREAS, In order to obtain that notable honor, specific requirements in the areas of leadership, service, and outdoor skills must be met; Eagle Scouts need to earn at least 21 merit badges, including those in first aid, camping, personal fitness, environmental science, and citizenship; an Eagle Scout must also serve as a leader both in his troop and in the completion of a project that is beneficial to a school, religious institution, or community; and WHEREAS, The son of Roy Dean Leighton, Jr., and Pam Leighton, Eagle Scout Leighton served as a den chief, patrol leader, and senior patrol leader; he led youth services at his church and directed the youth choir, and he graduated from Waltrip High School, where he was active in band and swimming; for his Eagle Scout project, he coordinated blood drives to benefit the Houston Blood Bank; and WHEREAS, The Eagle Scout program fosters self-reliance, initiative, and resourcefulness, and those same qualities that enable a scout to attain this prestigious rank are invaluable assets to him on the road ahead; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Austin Leighton on becoming an Eagle Scout and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Eagle Scout Leighton as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Bohac Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2003 was adopted by the House on May 26, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House