TITLE: Congratulating Joseph Douglas Sims of Lubbock on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Joseph Douglas Sims of Lubbock on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Joseph Douglas Sims of Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 505 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. Sims earned the requisite 21 merit badges and successfully completed an Eagle Scout project of benefit to his community; moreover, in his time with Troop 505, he has served as troop scribe, values guide, and senior patrol leader, and he was awarded the prestigious Arrow of Light Award; and WHEREAS, The son of Doug and Ann Sims, this fine young Texan has also distinguished himself outside of scouting, as he excelled in his honors classes at Monterey High School and graduated in the top five percent of his class; he earned numerous division one ratings at the University Interscholastic League Regional Solo and Small Ensemble Competition and was named to the All-Region Honor Band; in addition, he was selected to represent the city of Lubbock as drum major of the All-Lubbock Marching Band in the 2013 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California; he now studies music at Texas Tech University, and he hopes to one day serve his country as a member of a military service band; and WHEREAS, Eagle Scout Sims'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 Joseph Douglas Sims 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 Sims as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Frullo Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2447 was adopted by the House on May 24, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House