TITLE: Commending Jarrod L. Riggins for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SUMMARY: Commending Jarrod L. Riggins for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens of Georgetown in congratulating Jarrod L. Riggins of Boy Scout Troop 405, who recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout; and WHEREAS, This outstanding young man has brought honor to himself, his family, his troop, his community, and his state in earning the coveted Eagle Badge; and WHEREAS, Jarrod completed a service project that required him to exercise his leadership abilities and at the same time benefit his community; and WHEREAS, Few are privileged to be named among the ranks of the elite corps of Eagle Scouts; only five out of every 100 Boy Scouts earn this distinguished honor; and WHEREAS, Following the principles of the Scout oath and promise, Jarrod advanced from Tenderfoot, Second, First, Star, and Life classes to Eagle Scout; he is truly an exemplary citizen of the State of Texas; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby congratulate Jarrod L. Riggins on attaining the rank of Eagle Scout and commend him on this great achievement; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for Eagle Scout Riggins as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Schwertner President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 26, 2015.