TITLE: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 157 in Corpus Christi.

SUMMARY: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 157 in Corpus Christi.

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WHEREAS, Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 157 in Corpus Christi is celebrating its 50th anniversary on February 5, 2017; and WHEREAS, Chartered by St. Pius XCatholic Church, Troop 157 has made immeasurable contributions to the lives of its members by providing an educational program that builds character, promotes personal fitness, and trains participants in the responsibilities of citizenship; and WHEREAS, Over the years, 125 members of the troop have attained the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor conferred by the Boy Scouts of America, and more still have earned religious emblems of the Catholic Church; and WHEREAS, For half a century, Troop 157 has provided local youth with opportunities to discover and enjoy the outdoors, develop important leadership skills, and perform valuable community service, and it is indeed fitting to join in recognizing this notable milestone in the group's history; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Boy Scouts of America Troop No. 157 in Corpus Christi and extend to its members and leaders sincere best wishes for the future; 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. Hunter Herrero Kacal Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 259 was adopted by the House on February 2, 2017, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House