TITLE: Honoring Barbara Powers on earning the Silver Beaver Award from the Circle Ten Council of the Boy Scouts of America.

SUMMARY: Honoring Barbara Powers on earning the Silver Beaver Award from the Circle Ten Council of the Boy Scouts of America.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Barbara Powers has been named the recipient of the Silver Beaver Award by the Circle Ten Council of the Boy Scouts of America; and WHEREAS, This distinguished service commendation pays tribute to individuals who have made a positive difference in the lives of Texas youth through their dedicated work in behalf of the council; and WHEREAS, A truly deserving recipient, Ms. Powers has shared her time and talents with the organization through her service as a den leader, assistant scoutmaster, committee chair, district committee member, associate advisor, and district vice-chair; and WHEREAS, Ms. Powers is a member of the Order of the Arrow and has earned the District Award of Merit, and she has served as president of the Kiwanis International Scouting Association; in addition to her work with the Boy Scouts organization, she is the treasurer for the Garland Homeowners Coalition, a driver for Meals on Wheels, and a volunteer for dozens of organizations in the Garland area; and WHEREAS, Many young people have benefited from the leadership, commitment, and enthusiasm of Barbara Powers, and it is a pleasure to join in acknowledging her exceptional contributions to the Boy Scouts of America; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Barbara Powers on her receipt of the Silver Beaver Award from the Circle Ten Council of the Boy Scouts of America and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Powers as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Button Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2034 was adopted by the House on May 26, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House