82R21694 CBE-D
By: J. Davis of Harris H.C.R. No. 142
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Cameron Blizzard of Clear Lake has prevailed in his
battle against cancer, and his courage and determination inspired
countless people along the way; and
WHEREAS, A junior at Clear Lake High School, Mr. Blizzard was
diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma on October 7, 2010, and three
months later in January 2011, following chemotherapy and radiation
treatment, he was given a clean bill of health by his oncologist at
Texas Children's Cancer Center; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Blizzard's peers rallied behind him, organizing
numerous fund-raisers in his behalf; the CLHS student council
designated a Team Cameron Day and sold more than 250 Team Cameron
shirts with proceeds going to the Texas Children's Cancer Center,
which also benefited from several student car washes; Mr.
Blizzard's golf teammates were especially moved to act, and the
boy's and girl's golf teams donated money from the sale of more than
600 Lymphoma bracelets to the Lymphoma Society; moreover, each team
designated events in his honor; and
WHEREAS, A variety of other endeavors also took place in a
show of concern and encouragement for Mr. Blizzard; the Flairs
Dance Team made a blanket for him that was signed by the student
body, and CLHS athletic coaches ordered and wore Team Cameron golf
shirts; Mr. Blizzard was further aided by Assisteens of the Bay
Area, local churches, the Texas A&M golf team, and the Florida State
University football team, and a website to help organize offers of
assistance was set up by friends in the community; and
WHEREAS, Cameron Blizzard has surmounted a major life
challenge, and his cancer-free status is indeed cause for
celebration; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby congratulate Cameron Blizzard on overcoming cancer and
extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Blizzard as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives and Senate.