TITLE: Recognizing Boy Scout Troop 7 in Grapevine on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Boy Scout Troop 7 in Grapevine on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Boy Scout Troop 7, of Grapevine, on the occasion of the troop's 100th anniversary, which is being celebrated in 2013; and WHEREAS, Boy Scout Troop 7 is one of the oldest Scouting organizations in Texas; it was founded by the mayor of Grapevine, Benjamin Richard Wall, in 1913, three years after the scouting movement first put down roots in the United States; and WHEREAS, The troop was chartered in Arlington in 1923, and in 1931, it returned to Grapevine and became affiliated with the Grapevine Business Men's League; in 1939, the troop was supported by the Grapevine Lions Club, and in 1980, Saint Francis Catholic Church became the chartering organization; and WHEREAS, Over the last 100 years, the scouts of Troop 7 have participated in countless community projects; current projects include conducting flag ceremonies for Memorial Day services and aiding schools, municipalities, and other organizations with targeted Eagle Scout projects; and WHEREAS, Eagle Scout Don Blan is the present Scoutmaster, and in December of 2012, there were 98 Troop 7 Eagle Scouts and more than 50 active scouts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend Boy Scout Troop 7 on its longtime service to the Grapevine community and extend congratulations to all associated with the troop on its centennial anniversary; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for Boy Scout Troop 7 as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Nelson President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 18, 2013.