H.R. No. 2230 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Savannah Cushman of Sea Scout Ship 208, SSS Red Skies, in Baytown has been appointed as the 2017-2018 regional boatswain for the Boy Scouts of America Sea Scouts Southern Region; and WHEREAS, Ms. Cushman will take office on June 1, 2017, bringing with her knowledge and skills gained during her time as a ship boatswain; she is a certified lifeguard and SCUBA diver, and she has also completed Sea Scout Experience Advanced Leadership Training and National Youth Leadership Training programs; and WHEREAS, Along with achieving distinction in the Sea Scouts, Ms. Cushman has excelled as a participant in the STEM Academy at Robert E. Lee High School, where she was recently recognized as the STEM Student of the Month; a member of the National Honor Society, she is also a skilled oboist, and she has competed with the varsity tennis and junior varsity volleyball teams; in addition, she is a valued member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church; and WHEREAS, Throughout her scouting career, Savannah Cushman has upheld the highest standards of the Sea Scouts, and she may indeed reflect with pride on her notable achievements as she takes on her new role as regional boatswain; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Savannah Cushman on her appointment as regional boatswain for the Sea Scouts Southern Region and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Cushman as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Cain ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2230 was adopted by the House on May 25, 2017, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House