H.R. No. 473
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Scouts BSA Troop No. 7 in Grapevine is celebrating
the 110th anniversary of its founding on March 8, 2023; and
WHEREAS, In 1913, the mayor of Grapevine, Benjamin Richard
Wall, brought the No. 7 Boy Scout Unit Charter back from New York,
establishing it as one of the oldest scout groups in Texas and the
region west of the Mississippi; not even World War I could diminish
the enthusiasm of this group of young men, who continued to meet and
camp every Friday night even though most of their fathers were
fighting overseas; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Wall remained involved with the troop until
1954, and through the years it has been supported by a number of
local organizations, including the Grapevine Business Men's
League, the Grapevine City Council, the Grapevine Lions Club, and
St. Laurence Episcopal Church; today, this scouting crew is
sponsored by Grapevine Friends of Scouting; and
WHEREAS, Under the leadership of scoutmaster Darren White,
Troop No. 7 counts approximately 40 scouts among its members; the
troop has produced 144 Eagle Scouts and has participated in myriad
service projects such as flag ceremonies on Memorial Day and
numerous activities performed in behalf of schools,
municipalities, and other organizations; and
WHEREAS, For more than a century, Scouts BSA Troop No. 7 has
made a significant difference in the lives of countless young
Texans while contributing to the betterment of Grapevine, Tarrant
County, and beyond, and it is indeed a pleasure to join in
recognizing this momentous milestone in the group's rich history;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Scouts BSA Troop No. 7 of Grapevine
on the 110th anniversary of its founding and commend its members and
leaders, past and present, and all those who have worked to support
the organization during its 11 decades of service to the community;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the troop as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Capriglione
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 473 was adopted by the House on March
8, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House