SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 97
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Pat Currie, who is retiring after nearly 40 years of
outstanding service with the Boy Scouts of America; and
WHEREAS, Pat Currie has been Scout executive and chief
executive officer of the Circle Ten Council in Dallas since 2010;
he began his distinguished career in Scouting in 1979 with the
West Tennessee Area Council in Jackson, Tennessee, before moving
to the Chickasaw Council in Memphis, where he rose to the
position of director of Field Service; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Currie went on to serve as Scout executive and
executive director of the Black Warrior Council in Tuscaloosa,
Alabama, and of the Blue Ridge Council in Greenville, South
Carolina; he served for a time as deputy regional director of the
Southern Region before joining the Circle Ten Council; and
WHEREAS, Under his exemplary leadership, the Circle Ten
Council has enjoyed unprecedented success; membership has
increased each year, and the council has seen a dramatic increase
in financial resources and in camping facilities that are such a
vital part of Scouting; and
WHEREAS, Pat Currie has had a profound impact on the Boy
Scouts of America over the course of his career, and it is truly
fitting that he receive special recognition for his hard work and
his commitment to the Scouting movement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Pat Currie on his
exceptional service to the Boy Scouts of America and extend to
him best wishes for the retirement years ahead; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him
as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on August 4, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate