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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 9 in |
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Austin are celebrating the 100th anniversary of their troop's |
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founding in 2017; and |
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WHEREAS, Troop No. 9 was established by Scoutmaster |
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J. J. Mason in May 1917, and over the years, its chartering |
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organizations have included the First Southern Presbyterian |
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Church, the Austin State School, and Our Lady of Guadalupe Church; |
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in 1940, the group secured sponsorship from the Bryker Woods |
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Elementary School PTA, beginning a partnership that has endured to |
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the present day; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its inception, Troop No. 9 has helped its |
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members develop such core values as citizenship, teamwork, and |
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community service while learning myriad useful skills, including |
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first aid, rowing, and knot tying; its scouts have also experienced |
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adventure and camaraderie through camping trips, hiking, canoeing, |
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cave exploration, and an annual stay at Lost Pines Boy Scout Camp; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Over the past century, Boy Scout Troop No. 9 has |
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equipped countless young Texans with the knowledge and confidence |
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to face the challenges and opportunities of adulthood, and it is |
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indeed a pleasure to join in recognizing this momentous milestone |
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in the group's rich history; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commemorate the 100th |
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anniversary of Boy Scout Troop No. 9 in Austin and extend to all |
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those associated with the troop sincere best wishes for a |
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meaningful and memorable celebration; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Troop No. 9 as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |