H.R. No. 1269
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Edward Winter of Lake Jackson has been named a
recipient of the 2012 Silver Beaver Award by the Bay Area Council of
the Boy Scouts of America; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished service commendation is the
highest honor a scout leader can receive at the council level and
pays tribute to individuals who have made a positive difference in
the lives of Texas youth through their dedicated work in behalf of
the organization; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Winter has shared his time and talents with the
organization since his son signed up for the Tiger Cub program; he
has served as assistant den leader and den leader for Den 4 of Cub
Scout Pack 377, as assistant scoutmaster and committee member for
Troop 394, and as a member of various boards of review; in 2004, he
completed Wood Badge training, and the following year he completed
a 135-mile canoe trek at Northern Tier; moreover, he led Troop 394
on its 57-mile trek at Philmont in 2009 and is leading another hike
there in July 2013; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Winter has overseen numerous groups in
Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills and Scoutmaster/Assistant
Scoutmaster Leader Specific Skills training, and he has completed
studies to become a Leave No Trace trainer for the council; highly
respected by his peers, he was awarded the Cradle of Texas District
Award of Merit in 2007, became a brotherhood member of the Order of
the Arrow in 2009, and received the order's Vigil Honor in 2012; he
currently serves as the advisor for the Tindeuchen Langoma Chapter
of the Order of the Arrow at Wihinipa Hinsa Lodge and has attended
various section conclaves and acted as contingent leader for the
lodge's service trip to West Virginia; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his scouting activities, Mr. Winter
is the secretary for the orchestra association at Brazoswood High
School and supports the school's Buccaneer Belles dance and drill
team; moreover, he is employed by the BASF Corporation in Freeport;
and
WHEREAS, Many young men have benefited from the leadership,
commitment, and enthusiasm of Ed Winter, and he is indeed deserving
of recognition for his exceptional contributions to the Boy Scouts
of America; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Edward Winter on his receipt of the
Silver Beaver Award from the Bay Area Council of the Boy Scouts of
America and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success
in his volunteer efforts; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Winter as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Bonnen of Brazoria
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1269 was adopted by the House on April
17, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House