H.R. No. 1201 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Cindy Gautreaux of Angleton has been named a recipient of the Award of Merit by the Thunderbird District, Bay Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America; and WHEREAS, This prestigious commendation pays tribute to individuals who have made a positive difference in the lives of Texas youth; it is the highest honor a volunteer with the scouts can receive at the district level; and WHEREAS, Ms. Gautreaux has served as den leader of Cub Scout Pack No. 507 and has helped with, and participated in, many pack activities, including camp outings; she has served as an administrator of the Cub Scout Twilight Camp for four years and the Bay Area Council Native American Weekend for three years, and she has given generously of her time and energies to the Cub-O-Ree, Things-That-Go, and Webelos Woods events as well; and WHEREAS, Always prepared, Ms. Gautreaux has undergone training in new leader essentials, youth protection, outdoor orientation, scoutmaster, and outdoor skills, and she serves on a training team for other adult leaders and volunteers; and WHEREAS, Ms. Gautreaux married her husband, David, at a chapel at Camp Karankawa, a Boy Scout facility; the mother of two children and the stepmother of three, she has two boys who are currently involved in scouting; and WHEREAS, Cindy Gautreaux has brought inspiring leadership and deep enthusiasm to her work with the Boy Scouts of America, and it is a privilege to acknowledge her exceptional contributions to that organization and to the youth of her community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Cindy Gautreaux on her receipt of a 2012 Award of Merit from the Thunderbird District, Bay Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America, and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Gautreaux as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Bonnen of Brazoria ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1201 was adopted by the House on April 17, 2013, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House