82R11362 JNC-D
By: Workman H.R. No. 699
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, John G. Pearce was awarded the Silver Beaver by the
Capitol Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America on February 18,
2011; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished service award 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. Pearce has shared
his time and talents with the organization through his service as
treasurer, chair of the accounting committee, and member of the
executive board and of the compensation and investment committees;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Pearce has been active in scouting since
childhood; through the years, he earned the Arrow of Light Award and
the Brotherhood Honor, and he was elected into the Order of the
Arrow; at the age of 15, he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout; and
WHEREAS, This law school graduate has established his own CPA
business and is currently associated with the Fowler Law Firm; he
has served his community as president of the Rotary Club of
Lakeway/Lake Travis and as a member of the Rotary Club of Austin;
and
WHEREAS, Many young people have benefited from the
leadership, commitment, and enthusiasm of John Pearce, 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 John G. Pearce on his receipt of
the Silver Beaver Award from the Capitol Area 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. Pearce as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.