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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 423
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Boy Scout Troop 7, of Grapevine, on the occasion of the |
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troop's 100th anniversary, which is being celebrated in 2013; and |
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WHEREAS, Boy Scout Troop 7 is one of the oldest Scouting |
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organizations in Texas; it was founded by the mayor of Grapevine, |
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Benjamin Richard Wall, in 1913, three years after the scouting |
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movement first put down roots in the United States; and |
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WHEREAS, The troop was chartered in Arlington in 1923, and |
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in 1931, it returned to Grapevine and became affiliated with the |
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Grapevine Business Men's League; in 1939, the troop was supported |
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by the Grapevine Lions Club, and in 1980, Saint Francis Catholic |
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Church became the chartering organization; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the last 100 years, the scouts of Troop 7 |
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have participated in countless community projects; current |
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projects include conducting flag ceremonies for Memorial Day |
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services and aiding schools, municipalities, and other |
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organizations with targeted Eagle Scout projects; and |
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WHEREAS, Eagle Scout Don Blan is the present Scoutmaster, |
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and in December of 2012, there were 98 Troop 7 Eagle Scouts and |
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more than 50 active scouts; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, |
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83rd Legislature, hereby commend Boy Scout Troop 7 on its |
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longtime service to the Grapevine community and extend |
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congratulations to all associated with the troop on its |
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centennial anniversary; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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Boy Scout Troop 7 as an expression of esteem from the |
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Texas Senate. |
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Nelson |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on March 18, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |