SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 750

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Austin's Troop 1 of the Boy Scouts of America on the occasion of its 100th anniversary; and

WHEREAS, William D. Boyce founded the Boy Scouts of America in 1910; the scouting movement got its start in Austin the next year, when Lyman J. Bailey organized Troop 1 on March 7, 1911; Mr. Bailey was also instrumental in creating the first Boy Scout Council in Texas, the Austin Council, now known as the Capitol Area Council; and

WHEREAS, Through the years, Troop 1 has had several notable sponsors, including the Texas Capitol in 1937 and 1938; Governor W. Lee O'Daniel served as committee chair for the troop in 1940 and 1941; the troop is now sponsored by First Presbyterian Church; and

WHEREAS, Troop 1 has taken part in numerous scouting assemblies, including Scout Field Day and Scout-O-Rama; it has since 1921 produced 55 Eagle Scouts; and

WHEREAS, This historic troop is truly deserving of recognition for its longtime dedication to the principles of scouting; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend Boy Scout Troop 1 in Austin on its many contributions to the community and to the scouting movement and extend to its members and scoutmasters best wishes for a memorable 100th anniversary celebration; and, be it further

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

Watson

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 12, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate