TITLE: Honoring Nicholas Charles McAtee on becoming an Eagle Scout.

SUMMARY: Honoring Nicholas Charles McAtee on becoming an Eagle Scout.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Nicholas Charles McAtee of Milam County 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. McAtee earned the requisite 21 merit badges, and for his Eagle Scout project, he planted six live oak trees and implemented a drip irrigation system at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church--Marak; and WHEREAS, This fine young Texan 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 WHEREAS, In addition to devoting time to academic pursuits at Cameron Yoe High School, Mr. McAtee plays the French horn in the school band and was named to the All-Region 8 band in December; his extracurricular interests have included appearing in Milam Community Theater productions; and WHEREAS, Eagle Scout McAtee'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 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Nicholas Charles McAtee 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 Mr. McAtee as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Schwertner Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 258 was adopted by the House on February 24, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House