SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 156
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Marion Velarde, who has been honored with a 2008
District Award of Merit by the Tip O Tex District, Boy Scouts of
America; and
WHEREAS, Marion Velarde has held numerous leadership
positions with the district, including district commissioner,
assistant commissioner, popcorn colonel, and assistant chair for
the camporee; and
WHEREAS, For eight years she has served as an assistant
scoutmaster for Troop 11 at Saint Mary's Church and has served on
the troop committee for five years; her son, Alejandro Velarde
Zendejas, is an Eagle Scout; and
WHEREAS, Marion has served in many valuable positions for
the Rio Grande Council; she has been a Scout leader basic trainer
and an advanced Scout leader trainer, has served on the council
camporee staff and as a Pow Wow volunteer, and has served as a
camp and badge counselor; she is also a Brotherhood Member of the
Order of the Arrow; and
WHEREAS, The efforts of volunteers like Marion Velarde
have helped the Boy Scouts of America continue to build
character, leadership ability, and good citizenship in boys and
young men, and she is truly worthy of recognition for her
leadership and exemplary service; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend Marion Velarde for her outstanding
service on behalf of the Boy Scouts of America and extend to her
congratulations on earning the 2008 District Award of Merit; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 9, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate