TITLE: Congratulating Matthew Alec Guzman of Lubbock on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Matthew Alec Guzman of Lubbock on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Matthew Alec Guzman of Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 567 in Lubbock 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. Guzman earned the requisite 21 merit badges and successfully completed an Eagle Scout project in which he constructed and painted a wall of shelves to house large band instruments at Anton High School; and WHEREAS, The son of Vanessa and Manuel Guzman, this fine young Texan is a senior honor student at Lubbock High School, where he sings in the varsity choir, and he has been an altar server at Christ the King Cathedral for eight years; he has demonstrated outstanding leadership ability throughout his scouting career, winning the respect and admiration of his fellow scouts as he worked toward the highest rank that scouting offers and serving his troop in such positions as assistant patrol leader, senior patrol leader, and chaplain aide; and WHEREAS, Eagle Scout Guzman'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 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Matthew Alec Guzman 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 Guzman as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Frullo Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2446 was adopted by the House on May 24, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House