WHEREAS, Austin N. Dixon, a dedicated member of Boy Scouts of America Troop 232 in Purdy, earned the rank of Eagle Scout in January 2014; and

WHEREAS, Austin Dixon joined Tiger Cub Pack 209 while in first grade and rose through the ranks, then achieved the Arrow of Light and became a Boy Scout in 2009; and

WHEREAS, after transferring to the Purdy-based Boy Scout Troop 232 in January 2012, Austin Dixon became a Life Scout in October 2012; and

WHEREAS, to raise money for his Eagle Scout project, Austin Dixon and his fellow Scouts and Scout leaders sold tickets and helped cook for a fundraiser at the Cato Hill Hunt Club; and

WHEREAS, in coordination with the Emporia city manager and staff, members of Troop 232, and parents and volunteers, Austin Dixon led efforts to beautify the area around the welcome sign of the Emporia-Greensville Recreation Association park in October 2013, planting much-needed flowers and shrubs and laying landscaping bricks and mulch; and

WHEREAS, Austin Dixon exemplifies the noble ideals of the Boy Scouts of America and donated his time and talents to provide a valuable service to the community through his Eagle Scout project; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend Austin N. Dixon on earning the rank of Eagle Scout in 2014; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Austin N. Dixon as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for his diligent service and contributions to the community.