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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, John G. Pearce was awarded the Silver Beaver by the |
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Capitol Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America on February 18, |
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2011; and |
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WHEREAS, This distinguished service award pays tribute to |
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individuals who have made a positive difference in the lives of |
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Texas youth through their dedicated work in behalf of the Council; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, A truly deserving recipient, Mr. Pearce has shared |
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his time and talents with the organization through his service as |
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treasurer, chair of the accounting committee, and member of the |
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executive board and of the compensation and investment committees; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Pearce has been active in scouting since |
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childhood; through the years, he earned the Arrow of Light Award and |
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the Brotherhood Honor, and he was elected into the Order of the |
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Arrow; at the age of 15, he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout; and |
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WHEREAS, This law school graduate has established his own CPA |
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business and is currently associated with the Fowler Law Firm; he |
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has served his community as president of the Rotary Club of |
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Lakeway/Lake Travis and as a member of the Rotary Club of Austin; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Many young people have benefited from the |
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leadership, commitment, and enthusiasm of John Pearce, and it is a |
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pleasure to join in acknowledging his exceptional contributions to |
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the Boy Scouts of America; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate John G. Pearce on his receipt of |
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the Silver Beaver Award from the Capitol Area Council of the Boy |
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Scouts of America and extend to him sincere best wishes for |
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continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Pearce as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |