SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 684

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
join the citizens of Cedar Hill in recognizing Texas Boy Scouts 
of America Troop 520 for its 60 years of outstanding service to 
the community; and
	WHEREAS, The Boy Scouts of America is an institution that 
helps boys and young adults to build character, good citizenship, 
and to develop personal fitness; and
	WHEREAS, In keeping with the Boy Scout tradition of helping 
other people at all times, members of Troop 520 have made many 
contributions to the Cedar Hill community, and a celebration of 
the troop's 60 years of service is being held May 6, 2003; and
	WHEREAS, The numerous projects the Scouts have undertaken 
include building benches in a church garden and playground area, 
landscaping city parks and elementary school grounds, and 
participating in a Scouting for Food Campaign that replenishes 
North Texas food banks; and
	WHEREAS, Each year troop members participate in Scout Sunday
at First United Methodist Church in Cedar Hill, where the Scouts 
greet congregants, pass out programs, read scripture, and 
participate in a flag ceremony; and
	WHEREAS, Today, under the leadership of Scoutmaster 
Mike King, members of Boy Scout Troop 520 not only learn a 
great deal but continue the Scout tradition of diligently and 
generously giving back to the community; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby commend the members and leaders of 
Boy Scouts of America Troop 520 in Cedar Hill for the many 
contributions they have made to their community and extend 
congratulations to them on their Troop's 60th anniversary; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
Troop 520 as an expression of high regard 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 April 28, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate