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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 157 in Corpus |
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Christi is celebrating its 50th anniversary on February 5, 2017; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Chartered by St. Pius X Catholic Church, Troop 157 |
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has made immeasurable contributions to the lives of its members by |
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providing an educational program that builds character, promotes |
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personal fitness, and trains participants in the responsibilities |
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of citizenship; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the years, 125 members of the troop have |
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attained the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor conferred by the |
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Boy Scouts of America, and more still have earned religious emblems |
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of the Catholic Church; and |
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WHEREAS, For half a century, Troop 157 has provided local |
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youth with opportunities to discover and enjoy the outdoors, |
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develop important leadership skills, and perform valuable |
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community service, and it is indeed fitting to join in recognizing |
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this notable milestone in the group's history; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 50th anniversary of the |
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establishment of Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 157 in Corpus |
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Christi and extend to its members and leaders sincere best wishes |
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for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the troop as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |