H.R. No. 2035
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Thomas Cooper has been named the recipient of the
Silver Beaver Award by the Circle Ten Council of the Boy Scouts of
America; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished service commendation pays
tribute to individuals who have made a positive difference in the
lives of Texas youth through their dedicated work in behalf of the
council; and
WHEREAS, A truly deserving recipient, Mr. Cooper has shared
his time and talents with the organization through his service as a
cubmaster, scoutmaster, committee chair, and charter organization
representative; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cooper attained the rank of Eagle Scout in 1973,
has earned the District Award of Merit, and has completed the Wood
Badge training course; he is a Vigil Honor Member of the Order of
the Arrow and has served as the Gray Owl District chair and
nominating chair; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his scouting activities, he has been
the chair of the board of the Baylor Medical Center of Garland and
president of the board of the Garland Independent School District
BEST Education Foundation; moreover, he has held the office of
president of the Noon Exchange Club of Garland, and he has
volunteered with a number of other community and religious
organizations; and
WHEREAS, Many young people have benefited from the
leadership, commitment, and enthusiasm of Thomas Cooper, and it is
a pleasure to join in acknowledging his exceptional contributions
to the Boy Scouts of America; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Thomas Cooper on his receipt of the
Silver Beaver Award from the Circle Ten Council of the Boy Scouts of
America and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Cooper as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2035 was adopted by the House on May
26, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House