79R18678 JHS-D

By:  Edwards                                                      H.R. No. 1983



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Boy Scouts of America Troop 806 of Houston, 
chartered to the Brotherhood of Temple Beth Israel, is celebrating 
its 25th year of service to the young men of Southwest Houston, and 
throughout its entire existence, this notable troop has known only 
one scoutmaster, Steven Marc Shapiro; and
	WHEREAS, During his 25 years of service in this role, Mr. 
Shapiro--always known simply as "Steve"--has been the scoutmaster 
for nearly 400 young men who have enjoyed membership in Troop 806; 
and
	WHEREAS, Of that group of dedicated scouts, 94 have attained 
the rank of Eagle Scout, a tribute to Mr. Shapiro's remarkable 
leadership skills and his commitment to shepherding his charges 
through the rigorous demands necessary to earn that coveted rank; 
and
	WHEREAS, By serving as the volunteer camp director of the Sam 
Houston Area Council's Winter Camp for 10 years, he has remained in 
close contact with many scouts in the 16-county area of the Sam 
Houston Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Shapiro has been recognized for the outstanding 
qualities of his leadership in service to scouting with the Silver 
Beaver Award from the Sam Houston Area Council and the Shofar Award 
from the National Jewish Committee on Scouting; and
	WHEREAS, A role model for young and old alike, Steve Shapiro 
has demonstrated a noble commitment to the young people of Troop 
806, and his exemplary service has earned him the respect and 
admiration of countless scouts, parents, and fellow scoutmasters; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor Steven Marc Shapiro for his service as 
scoutmaster of Troop 806 and commend him for his attempts to boldly 
go where no scoutmaster has gone before; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Shapiro as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.