TITLE: Congratulating Jennifer Harpham of Lake Jackson on her receipt of a 2012 Cradle of Texas District Award of Merit from the Bay Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Jennifer Harpham of Lake Jackson on her receipt of a 2012 Cradle of Texas District Award of Merit from the Bay Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Jennifer Harpham of Lake Jackson has received a 2012 Cradle of Texas District Award of Merit from the Bay Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America; and WHEREAS, This distinguished service commendation is the highest honor a volunteer can receive at the district level of Boy Scouts and pays tribute to individuals who have made a positive difference in the lives of Texas youth through their dedicated work in behalf of the organization; the Cradle of Texas District includes the entire Brazosport area, including Surfside and Quintana, as well as the West of Brazos cities from Churchill to Damon; and WHEREAS, A truly deserving recipient, Mrs. Harpham has shared her time and talents with Cub Scout Pack 324, sponsored by St. Michael's Catholic Church in Lake Jackson, for more than 10 years; currently guiding her fifth son through the scouting program, she has served in every den leader position from Tiger Cubs to Webelos II and has acted as the religious emblems coordinator for the Light of Christ and the Parvuli Dei programs; on the district level, she has served as chair of the past three District Day Camps and is planning the coming event this June; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Harpham has also earned district recognition with the Distinguished Scouter Award in 2009 and the Lone Star Scouter Award in 2010; in addition to her work with the Boy Scouts organization, she is an auxiliary manager for the Lake Jackson Little League, a member of the board of the Faith in Action Ministry Group, vice president of the Brazoswood Quarterback Club, and an instructor for the eighth grade youth group at St. Michael's; Mrs. Harpham is employed as a prekindergarten teacher at the School for Little People; and WHEREAS, Many young Texans have benefited from the leadership, commitment, and enthusiasm of Jenny Harpham, 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 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Jennifer Harpham on receiving a Cradle of Texas District Award of Merit from the Bay Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mrs. Harpham as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Bonnen of Brazoria Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1199 was adopted by the House on April 17, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House