83R3505 STE-D
By: Dale H.R. No. 129
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Capitol Area Council of the Boy Scouts of
America marked its 100th anniversary in 2012; and
WHEREAS, Since it was chartered in 1912, this Central Texas
scouting organization has sought to provide an educational program
for boys and young men to build character, to train in the
responsibilities of participating citizenship, and to develop
personal fitness; and
WHEREAS, The organization's illustrious history of service
includes collecting over 300,000 pounds of food for needy Texas
families and providing more than 60,000 hours of community
improvement projects at the area's schools, parks, and houses of
worship; and
WHEREAS, The council's jurisdiction includes more than
24,000 members in 600 units in Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell,
DeWitt, Fayette, Gillespie, Gonzales, Hays, Lavaca, Lee, Llano,
Mason, Travis, and Williamson Counties; the group's current
projects involve creating a new practice field for a youth sports
group, refurbishing an animal rescue facility in Elgin, and
assisting with repairs and maintenance at a South Austin cemetery;
and
WHEREAS, During the last 100 years, the Capitol Area Council
of the Boy Scouts of America has distinguished itself through its
commendable service to the communities of Central Texas and by
providing area youth with the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and
gain valuable leadership skills; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby honor the Capitol Area Council of the Boy Scouts
of America on the occasion of its centennial and extend to all those
associated with the organization sincere best wishes for continued
success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the council as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.