SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 665
WHEREAS, Joseph Stephen Rosenberger of Huntsville has
earned a Congressional Award Gold Medal, and his outstanding
achievement is being recognized on June 19, 2013, at a ceremony
in Washington, D.C.; and
WHEREAS, Bestowed by the United States Congress, this
prestigious accolade honors young Americans who have completed
400 hours of voluntary public service, 200 hours of personal
development, 200 hours of physical fitness, and a four-night,
five-day expedition/exploration; and
WHEREAS, An Eagle Scout, Mr. Rosenberger completed the
rigorous requirements for the Congressional Award in the summer
of 2011 while riding his bicycle across the United States from
Yorktown, Virginia, to San Francisco, California; midway through
his journey, he connected with a group biking to raise funds and
awareness about multiple sclerosis, and he joined their cause;
moreover, this summer he will participate in a 2,636-mile bike
trek from Maine to Florida, which he helped organize and for
which his team plans to raise $30,000 to benefit the National
Multiple Sclerosis Society; and
WHEREAS, By working to earn a Congressional Award Gold
Medal, Stephen Rosenberger has demonstrated remarkable
initiative and determination, as well as a steadfast commitment
to serving his community, and he is truly a worthy role model for
his fellow Texans; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby congratulate Joseph Stephen Rosenberger
on earning a 2013 Congressional Award Gold Medal and extend to him
sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for Mr. Rosenberger as an expression of high regard by
the Texas Senate.
Schwertner
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 15, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate