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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 437
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in |
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recognizing Boys Scouts of America Troop 8 as it celebrates its |
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centennial on March 13, 2013, at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, This illustrious troop is based in Oak Cliff, and |
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it is the oldest troop in continuous service within the Circle |
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Ten Council; and |
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WHEREAS, Scoutmaster Clarence W. "Tom" Bohannon has played |
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a seminal role in the troop's longevity; he has served as the |
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boys' guide, mentor, and leader for 53 years and will celebrate |
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his 54th year as scoutmaster in June; during his tenure, Tom |
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Bohannon has nurtured more than 2,000 youngsters, and his Troop 8 |
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alumni include renowned doctors, attorneys, bankers, and law |
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enforcement chiefs; and |
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WHEREAS, This illustrious troop has been an exemplary |
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group of scouts and has helped cultivate future community |
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leaders; the members of Troop 8 past and present represent some |
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of the best and brightest that Scouting has to offer; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd |
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Legislature, hereby commend Boy Scouts of America Troop 8 on its |
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100th anniversary and extend sincere best wishes for continued |
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success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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Troop 8 as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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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 13, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |