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                                                                  H.R. No. 303



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, On May 20, 2004, the NeTseO Trails Council, Boy 
Scouts of America, is commemorating its 75th anniversary, and this 
special milestone provides a fitting opportunity to reflect on the 
many positive contributions the organization has made to the 
community over the years; and
	WHEREAS, Originating from a scouting group in Paris formed 
under the leadership of Walter E. Boyd, which expanded to include 
nine Texas counties, the city of Commerce, and three Oklahoma 
counties, the Lone Star Council of the Boy Scouts of America was 
incorporated on May 20, 1929, and legally changed its name on 
December 21, 1955, to the NeTseO Trails Council, Inc.; and
	WHEREAS,  The  history of this outstanding council is filled 
with myriad noteworthy achievements; on January 1, 1914, the first 
Eagle Board of Review was held for David Dean and Paul Dean, and a 
total of 38 Eagle Scout insignias were awarded to individuals 
before incorporation; the first Lone Star Eagle Scout badge was 
awarded to John Thomas Roberts of Troop No. 3 in Sulphur Springs on 
July 15, 1929, and overall an impressive 1,437 deserving scouts 
have earned the rank of Eagle Scout in the council; and
	WHEREAS, The first Silver Beaver, an honor bestowed on a 
volunteer by the national council, was presented to W. C. Clark in 
1933; since that time, 167 dedicated volunteers in the NeTseO 
Trails Council have received this prestigious accolade; and
	WHEREAS, By helping young men build character, understand the 
responsibilities of citizenship, and develop physical and mental 
fitness, the NeTseO Trails Council has played an influential role 
in bettering the lives of many, and it truly deserves legislative 
commendation; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby honor the NeTseO Trails 
Council of the Boy Scouts of America on the occasion of its 75th 
anniversary and extend to all those associated with this noteworthy 
organization sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the NeTseO Trails Council as an expression of high 
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                           Homer

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 303 was adopted by the House on May 
17, 2004, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House