Bill Text: TX SR437 | 2013-2014 | 83rd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas Senate Resolution 437 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: Commending Boy Scouts of America Troop 8 on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2013-03-13 - Reported enrolled [SR437 Detail]

Download: Texas-2013-SR437-Enrolled.html


	SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 437
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in
	recognizing Boys Scouts of America Troop 8 as it celebrates its
	centennial on March 13, 2013, at the State Capitol; and

	WHEREAS, This illustrious troop is based in Oak Cliff, and
	it is the oldest troop in continuous service within the Circle
	Ten Council; and

	WHEREAS, Scoutmaster Clarence W. "Tom" Bohannon has played
	a seminal role in the troop's longevity; he has served as the
	boys' guide, mentor, and leader for 53 years and will celebrate
	his 54th year as scoutmaster in June; during his tenure, Tom
	Bohannon has nurtured more than 2,000 youngsters, and his Troop 8
	alumni include renowned doctors, attorneys, bankers, and law
	enforcement chiefs; and

	WHEREAS, This illustrious troop has been an exemplary
	group of scouts and has helped cultivate future community
	leaders; the members of Troop 8 past and present represent some
	of the best and brightest that Scouting has to offer; now,
	therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
	Legislature, hereby commend Boy Scouts of America Troop 8 on its
	100th anniversary and extend sincere best wishes for continued
	success; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	Troop 8 as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

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		________________________________
		President of the Senate

		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on March 13, 2013.



		________________________________
		Secretary of the Senate



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		Member, Texas Senate