H.R. No. 177



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Youth and adults affiliated with the Venado District 
of the South Texas Council, Boy Scouts of America, are rendering 
outstanding service to their communities while enjoying the many 
opportunities for adventure and fellowship that scouting affords; 
and
	WHEREAS, The Venado District embraces the counties of Brooks, 
Jim Hogg, Kenedy, and Kleberg; at the end of 2002, this district 
contained eight Cub Scout packs, six Boy Scout troops, and two 
Venturing crews, for a total of 295 members and 119 adult leaders; 
and
	WHEREAS, Since 1987, Venado scouts have worked with other 
scouts in the South Texas Council to assist those in need through 
the Scouting for Food drive; over the years 1987-2002, these scouts 
collected more than 1.3 million pounds of food to benefit the 
hungry; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to their admirable public service, 
Venado scouts are continually mastering new skills, sometimes in 
the company of fellow scouts from around the country; in 2001, 
scouts from this district represented South Texas at the Boy Scout 
Jamboree at Fort A. P. Hill in Virginia, and in 2002, Venado scouts 
were among the 700 attending the Council Camporee on the King Ranch; 
in the summer of 2003, Venado scouts are participating in a wide 
variety of activities, including the sailing camp at the Naval Air 
Station--Corpus Christi and programs at Camp Karankawa and Philmont 
High Adventure Base in New Mexico; and
	WHEREAS, The knowledge and self-confidence that youth 
develop through scouting are invaluable in helping them to lead 
full and rewarding lives, and society at large gains immeasurably 
from the talents, civic involvement, and leadership skills fostered 
by the scouting program; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby recognize the scouts and 
scout leaders of the Venado District of the South Texas Council, Boy 
Scouts of America, for their achievements and community service and 
extend sincere best wishes to them for continued success.

                                                                         Escobar

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 177 was adopted by the House on July 
28, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House