TITLE: Congratulating Michael Thomas Volling, Jr., of Georgetown on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Michael Thomas Volling, Jr., of Georgetown on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.

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WHEREAS, The rank of Eagle Scout is an achievement shared by many of this nation's leaders, and the attainment of this significant honor by Michael Thomas Volling, Jr., of Georgetown also heralds a future bright with opportunity and promise; and WHEREAS, Mr. Volling has earned 39 merit badges in his quest to become an Eagle Scout, and he has gained experience in leadership and teamwork while undertaking an Eagle Scout project in which he mulched the area around the Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department's Challenge Course; he has attended summer camp at Camps Sol Mayer, Powhatan, and Pirtle, where he completed the C.O.P.E. program, and he has participated in a number of high adventure trips; in so doing, he has exemplified the many positive traits for which Boy Scouts are renowned; and WHEREAS, A junior at Liberty Hill High School, where he is a member of the student council and active in the band, this fine young Texan plans to attend college to study for a career in programming or software design; and WHEREAS, In fulfilling the rigorous requirements for attaining the Eagle Scout insignia, Mr. Volling has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the organization and its ideals, and the knowledge and confidence he has acquired along the way will indeed serve him well in the years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Michael Thomas Volling, Jr., on achieving this prestigious rank 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 Volling as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Schwertner Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1576 was adopted by the House on May 5, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House