Boy Scout-produced documentary highlights extraordinary Central Texans

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'Believe It. Live It' showcases groups, individuals who personify the
Scout Law

By Patrick George
AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF
Sunday, February 03, 2008

On Saturday, "Believe it. Live it.", a documentary filmed and edited
by local Scouts aged 13 to 17, premiered at the Bullock Texas State
History Museum.

The film highlights Austin firefighters, whom the Scouts deem
"trustworthy" because they can be depended on 24 hours a day; Frank
Denius, an attorney and University of Texas benefactor described as
"loyal" because of his World War II service; Gilbert Tuhabonye, a
running coach called "reverent" because he credits his faith in God
for surviving genocide in the Central African nation Burundi; and John
Crismond, a "helpful" volunteer with Meals on Wheels.

Gov. Rick Perry attended the premiere to congratulate the Scouts and
talk about his new book, "On My Honor: Why the American Values of the
Boy Scouts Are Worth Fighting For."

"Even in the fast-paced, changing society we live in, (the Scout Law
values) have the same practical applications they did in the 1960s
when I was engaged in Scouting," Perry said.

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