TITLE: Congratulating Andrew Loughran of Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 229 in Harker Heights on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Andrew Loughran of Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 229 in Harker Heights on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Andrew Loughran of Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 229 in Harker Heights has attained the rank of Eagle Scout, and this accomplishment truly merits special recognition; and WHEREAS, Receiving the Eagle Scout badge is a significant honor, bestowed on only a small fraction of those who enter the scouting movement; in the course of meeting the rank's demanding criteria, Mr. Loughran earned the requisite 21 merit badges and successfully completed an Eagle Scout project of benefit to his community, which included establishing trails to picnic areas at Harker Heights Community Park; and WHEREAS, This fine young Texan has demonstrated outstanding leadership ability throughout his scouting career, winning the respect and admiration of the fellow members of his troop as he worked toward the highest rank that the organization offers; and WHEREAS, Eagle Scout Loughran'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 Andrew Loughran 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 Loughran as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Aycock Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 181 was adopted by the House on February 19, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House