[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 116 (Wednesday, August 1, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1373-E1374]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF BOY SCOUT TROOP 508

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, August 1, 2012

  Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I celebrate 
the 50th anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 508 of Irving, Texas. The troop 
has a remarkable history of serving the community and developing young 
men into leaders.
  Troop 508 was originally chartered at Woodhaven Presbyterian Church 
in 1962. The troop has a reputation for frequent traveling and extended 
outdoor adventures. Much of the boys' solidarity has revolved around 
their travels together, starting with ``The Green Weeny'' bus in 1966. 
During its history, the troop has traveled to exciting natural 
locations such as the Grand Canyon, Colorado, Brazos River, and to the 
center of civic leadership--right here in Washington, D.C. Indeed, in a 
troop where ``three-fourths of scouting is outing'' it is only fitting 
that the group have adopted the roadrunner as its traditional logo.
  Boy Scout Troop 508 also has a history of exceptional adult 
leadership, both in its scoutmasters and former members. The adult 
leaders have been trained in Woodbadge and eight of the last twelve 
Silver Beavers were members of the 508. Many of them serve on the staff 
of ALTs, Webelorees, Camporees, and the District Committee for Five 
Trails. The troop has won first-place several times at Camporees and at 
Winter Camp. Throughout its 50 years, the distinguished troop has been 
guided by the leadership of scoutmasters including Mitch Barker, 
Sterling Bradley, David White, Blackie Marks, Norman Rozell, Jack 
Graham, George Gray, Bob Hootman, ``Indian George'' Alford, Dwight 
Sensabough, Jim Bell, Herb Boyd, Hamilton, Jerry Wicker, Scott Pohl, 
Roger Knapp, Bob Harris, Randall Svajda, Carter Hallmark, Richard 
Gamble, Roland Jeter, Dean Calvert, Bob Perkins, and Wayne Fletcher. 
``Indian George'' Alford was an especially noteworthy man, a selfless 
and kind Comanche who founded Troop and Post 134 in Dallas and moved on 
to make a lasting legacy with Troop 508 in Irving, particularly with 
his Indian dance teams.

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  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 508 on 50 years of inspiring young men to do their best in 
all that they do, while enjoying competition with good sportsmanship.

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