H.R. No. 797
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Tomball High School Junior Reserve Officers'
Training Corps helps prepare young Texans for the responsibilities
of adulthood while teaching them the fundamental principles that
underlie good citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Commissioned in 1994, Tomball Junior ROTC began
under the leadership of Master Chief Cab Boston, Jr., and Commander
Gaston Buford, who continue to provide able guidance to the unit; in
addition, Chief Erick Geisler has been helping to direct the
school's cadets since 2001; and
WHEREAS, Tomball Junior ROTC has been considered an Honor
Unit for the past two years, and its drill team recently finished
10th in state competition; moreover, the 165 cadets at Tomball
accumulated a total of 2,200 community service hours in 2008; and
WHEREAS, By participating in Tomball Junior ROTC, members
gain a better understanding of ethical values and develop a range of
important qualities, including leadership ability, physical
fitness, and cooperative teamwork skills; in so doing, they are
laying the foundation for a lifelong commitment to excellence that
will be of lasting benefit to their communities; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby recognize the Tomball High School Junior Reserve
Officers' Training Corps and extend to its officers and cadets
sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the program as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Fletcher
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 797 was adopted by the House on March
17, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House