H.R. No. 961
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The rank of Eagle Scout is an achievement shared by
many of this nation's leaders, and the attainment of this
significant honor by Cody Dalton Stephens of Georgetown also
heralds a future bright with opportunity and promise; and
WHEREAS, A sophomore at St. Dominic Savio Catholic High
School and a member of Zion Lutheran Church, this fine young Texan
has mastered a number of important skills in his quest to become an
Eagle Scout; he has earned 31 merit badges requiring expertise in
such diverse areas as first aid, personal fitness, and
environmental science, and he has gained experience in leadership
and teamwork while undertaking his Eagle Scout project, which
involved the removal of brush and debris from the historic Anderson
Cemetery; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Stephens is a member of the Order of the Arrow
and has served his peers as a leader, and in so doing, he has
exemplified the many positive traits for which Boy Scouts are
renowned; and
WHEREAS, In fulfilling the rigorous requirements for
attaining the Eagle Scout insignia, Cody Stephens has demonstrated
an unwavering commitment to the organization and its ideals, and
the knowledge and confidence he has acquired along the way will
indeed serve him well in the years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Cody Dalton Stephens on attaining
the rank of Eagle Scout and extend to him sincere best wishes for
continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Stephens as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Farney
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 961 was adopted by the House on March
27, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House