[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 33 (Thursday, March 1, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E301]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        CELEBRATING THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF BOY SCOUT TROOP 840

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 1, 2012

  Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I celebrate 
the 25th anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 840. The troop is located in 
Coppell, Texas, and has a successful history of developing boys into 
strong, responsible men.
  Troop 840 was founded in 1987 and was chartered by the Coppell Fire 
Department, where it met at a fire department facility. The troop 
quickly outgrew the facility and moved to Mockingbird Elementary School 
in 1988. In 1989, the Sandy Lake Baptist Church took over the charter 
and provided the troop's meeting place. In 2007, Troop 840 was 
relocated to Valley Ranch Baptist Church as their new charter 
organization.
  During the 25-year history of Troop 840, the Scouts have had seven 
Scout Masters. The Scout Masters in chronological order include Gary 
Brewer, Bob McCarty, Forrest Broom, Terry Tyler, Waid Davis, Chris Witt 
and, currently, Terry Smith. Forrest Broom served as Scout Master for 
one extra term between Terry Tyler and Waid Davis.
  Troop 840 was recognized with the 2011 Western Star Friends of 
Scouting trophy for contributing more money to the 2011 Western Star 
Friends of Scouting Campaign than any other Boy Scout unit in Coppell 
and Irving. The troop also received the 2011 Western Star Camporee 
trophy, which it also won in 2006, 2007 and 2010.
  Troop 840 is operated as a boy-led troop. The program is focused on 
leadership, responsibility and active involvement. The Scouts design 
the agenda and take a leading role in organizing all camp-outs and 
troop activities. Over the troop's history, it has developed 103 Eagle 
Scouts and thousands of service hours in assisting the City of Coppell 
and surrounding communities.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the 24th Congressional District of Texas, I 
ask all my distinguished colleagues to join me in congratulating Boy 
Scout Troop 840 for its 25 years of developing fine young men and 
community involvement.

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