SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 152
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Boy Scout Troop 9 of Austin on the occasion of its 100th
anniversary, which is being celebrated September 2, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Boy Scout Troop 9 was established in May of 1917;
it is currently chartered by the Bryker Woods Elementary School
Parent-Teacher Association; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, the troop has had 62 boys achieve
the rank of Eagle Scout; countless others have learned first aid,
citizenship, teamwork, rope tying, canoeing, and other skills; and
WHEREAS, Troop 9 has undertaken many service projects to
benefit the community, and its members have participated in high
adventure trips to the famed Philmont Ranch in New Mexico and the
boundary waters of Canada; an important part of the troop's
legacy is the Scout Hut at Bryker Woods Elementary School, which
was constructed in 1955 and continues to serve as a meeting place
for Scouts and other groups of various kinds; and
WHEREAS, Troop 9 has had a profound influence on the lives
of young people in Austin for 100 years, and it is truly fitting
that the troop receive special recognition as it celebrates this
milestone in its history; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend the current and
former Scouts and Scoutmasters of Boy Scout Troop 9 on their
commitment to the Scouting movement and extend to them best wishes
for a memorable 100th anniversary celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the troop as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on August 15, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate