[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 7783]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 IN CELEBRATION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF BOY SCOUT TROOP 890 IN LAKE 
                            HIGHLANDS, TEXAS

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                           HON. PETE SESSIONS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 24, 2011

  Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Boy Scout Troop 
890 in Lake Highlands, Texas, celebrating their 50th Anniversary this 
year.
  Chartered in 1961, Troop 890 was founded to help shape and prepare 
the lives of the boys and young men in Dallas by teaching them the 
principles of Scouting. Over the past fifty years, the dedicated 
efforts of the leaders, the Scouts, and their parents have made Troop 
890 a signature organization in Lake Highlands, Texas and it has become 
one of the largest and most well-known Boy Scout troops in Dallas.
  The leaders of Troop 890 are committed to helping these scouts 
develop strong moral character and adhere to the ideals of the Scout 
Oath and Scout Law. The Lake Highlands community that considers the 
Troop to be an asset, encourages parents to be actively involved and 
Scouts to take on leadership roles and mentor younger Scouts. Since the 
first Eagle rank presentation in 1963, approximately 450 individuals, 
including my sons, Bill and Alex, have achieved the prestigious rank of 
Eagle Scout. Over the years, I have watched many Scouts become mature 
and responsible young men of great character.
  Troop 890 has made the local community a stronger and better place. 
Their commitment to serving others is evident in the hundreds of hours 
devoted to various community service projects. I know Troop 890 will 
continue to positively impact Dallas and promote the importance of 
Scouting.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my esteemed colleagues to join me congratulating 
Troop 890 on their 50th Anniversary. I wish Troop 890 many more years 
of Scouting!

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